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Tarique seeks nation’s prayers for Khaleda Zia’s peace
04:36 PM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayStanding before an ocean of mourners on Manik Mia Avenue, Tarique Rahman on Wednesday made an emotional appeal to the nation, seeking prayers for the salvation of his mother, three-time former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
5 shariah banks' depositors can withdraw money from Thursday
04:12 PM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayDepositors of five shariah banks, which were merged into United Islami Bank PLC, will be able to receive their money back from Thursday, January 1.
Afghanistan announce T20 World Cup squad
03:57 PM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayAfghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be staged in India and Sri Lanka, with star all-rounder Rashid Khan named captain.
In tears and prayer, Bangladesh farewells Khaleda Zia
03:47 PM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayBangladesh witnessed an unprecedented outpouring of grief on Wednesday, an ocean of mourners gathered at Manik Mia Avenue to attend the funeral prayers for BNP Chairperson and three-time former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
Khaleda's funeral prayer held with massive public turnout
03:14 PM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe namaz-e-janaza (funeral prayer) of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia was held at Manik Mia Avenue on Wednesday afternoon amid an unprecedented turnout of mourners.
Yunus at Manik Mia Avenue to attend Khaleda's funeral
02:42 PM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus arrived at Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka at 2:05 pm on Wednesday, December 31, to attend the funeral of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
Sri Lanka FM stuck in traffic amid Khaleda’s funeral crowds
02:38 PM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayHundreds of thousands of people have gathered in the capital to attend the funeral prayer of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
JaPa postpones 40th anniversary events over Khaleda’s death
02:00 PM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayIn the wake of the death of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, the Jatiya Party (JaPa) has postponed all activities planned for its 40th founding anniversary.
Jaishankar meets Tarique, hands over condolence message
01:58 PM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayIndian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Wednesday met BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban in Dhaka and handed over his country’s condolence message on the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
India FM, Pakistan speaker in Dhaka to attend Khaleda’s funeral
01:06 PM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayIndian Foreign Minister and Pakistan Speaker have arrived in Dhaka to attend the funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
Masses gather to pay last respects to ex-PM
12:40 PM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayTears glistened in some eyes, tasbih beads clutched in some hands, and others walked silently with heavy hearts.
Govt bars Bishwa Ijtema gatherings before election
12:21 PM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe Ministry of Home Affairs has directed that no ijtema or any other gatherings be held at the Tongi Biswa Ijtema ground ahead of the 13th Parliamentary Election and the referendum.
Khaleda Zia’s body taken to Manik Mia Avenue
11:48 AM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe body of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia was taken from her son Tarique Rahman’s house in Gulshan 2, Dhaka, to Manik Mia Avenue, where her funeral prayer is scheduled for 2:00 pm on Wednesday.
27 BGB platoons deployed in capital over Khaleda’s funeral
11:43 AM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayBorder Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has deployed 27 platoons across key locations in the capital to ensure security during the funeral and burial of former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
Tk 5000 fine for selling cigarettes near schools, hospitals
11:24 AM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe government has promulgated the Smoking and Tobacco Products Use (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, imposing fines of up to Tk 5 thousand for selling tobacco products near educational institutions and other designated areas.
Nepal FM in Dhaka to pay respect to Khaleda Zia
11:09 AM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayNepal’s Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday night to pay his final respects to former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
CA’s Special Assistant Sayedur Rahman resigns
11:01 AM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayProfessor Dr Md Sayedur Rahman, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has resigned from his post.
Tarique Rahman recites Qur’an beside Khaleda’s coffin
10:37 AM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe body of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has been taken to her son Tarique Rahman’s residence in Gulshan 2, Dhaka.
Bangladesh observing state mourning, general holiday
10:04 AM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayBangladesh is observing a three-day state mourning and general holiday on Wednesday following the death of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
Khaleda’s body taken to son’s house from hospital
09:07 AM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe body of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is being taken from Evercare Hospital to her Gulshan house, Feroza, on Wednesday (December 31).