Khaleda Zia Laid to Rest Beside Her Husband with State Honours

Bringing an end to a long chapter of Bangladesh’s political history, former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has been laid to eternal rest beside her husband. She was buried with state honours next to the grave of BNP founder and former President Ziaur Rahman at Chandrima Udyan in the capital.

51 Political Parties Submit Nomination Papers for 13th National Parliamentary Election

Candidates from 51 political parties have submitted nomination papers for the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The information was disclosed to journalists on Tuesday (30 December) by Election Commission (EC) Public Relations Director Md. Ruhul Amin Mallik at the Election Building.

Discussion and Curiosity over Taliban Government’s Senior Official Visiting Dhaka Ahead of Election

With only about one and a half months remaining before Bangladesh’s next national parliamentary election, Noor Ahmad Noor, Director General of the First Political Division of the Foreign Ministry of Afghanistan’s Taliban government, paid a visit to Dhaka.

Janaza at Parliament South Plaza, Three-Day State Mourning & BNP Seven-Day Program

The government has declared three days of state mourning following the death of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. In addition, a one-day general holiday has been announced on Wednesday, the day of her funeral prayer (janaza).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Expresses Condolences over the Death of Khaleda Zia

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the death of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Narendra Modi conveyed this condolence in a message posted on social media platform X on Tuesday (30 December). Indian news outlet NDTV reported the news.

Sajeeb Wazed Joy Expresses Condolences over the Death of Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. He posted condolence messages in both Bangla and English on his social media accounts.

Sheikh Hasina Expresses Deep Condolences over the Death of Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia

Former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia’s long-time political rival and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep sorrow at her passing.

Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is no more.

The country’s first female Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has passed away. She was 79 years old.

Birth Anniversary of Artist Zainul Abedin No ‘Zainul Mela’ Held at the Faculty of Fine Arts, ‘Zainul Award’ Not Presented

Citing political instability and lack of preparation, the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Dhaka held this year’s birth anniversary celebration of the eminent artist Zainul Abedin on a limited scale. Instead of the usual three-day event, the celebration was conducted in a single day. This year, the well-known ‘Zainul Mela’ was not organized, nor was the ‘Zainul Award’ presented.

Minorities Worry Over Their Safety Ahead of Polls After 2,184 Religious and 489 Indigenous Attacks

Religious and ethnic minority communities in Bangladesh are increasingly worried about their safety as the country moves toward its next national election, amid a sharp rise in violence targeting vulnerable groups.