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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).
Special arrangements for women at Khaleda’s janaza
09:00 AM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdaySpecial arrangements have been made for women wishing to attend the namaz-e-janaza of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
Khaleda’s funeral at Manik Mia Avenue this afternoon
08:31 AM, 31 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe namaz-e-janaza of three-time former Prime Minister, veteran leader of the democratic movement and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia will be held at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital Dhaka after Zuhr prayers at around 2:00 pm on Wednesday.
Archer named in England T20 World Cup squad
10:02 PM, 30 Dec 2025 TuesdayJofra Archer has been named in England's squad for the T20 World Cup despite missing the last two Ashes Tests.
2nd highest remittance of $3.04b arrive in 29 days of Dec
09:31 PM, 30 Dec 2025 TuesdayThe expatriate Bangladeshis sent around $3.04 billion, or approximately $304.10 crore, in remittances during the first 29 days of December of the current fiscal year 2025-26, the second-highest inward remittance so far.
Khaleda’s funeral: Roads to be closed from 7am Wednesday
09:14 PM, 30 Dec 2025 TuesdayFormer Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's funeral will be held at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital on Wednesday, December 31, after Zohr prayers. On this occasion, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued traffic control and special traffic instructions on various roads in the capital Dhaka.
46th BCS viva exam postponed
08:48 PM, 30 Dec 2025 TuesdayThe 46th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) oral examination scheduled for December 31 and January 1 has been postponed following the demise of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
A system designed to fail: How a regulatory vacuum fuels hospital graft
08:30 PM, 30 Dec 2025 TuesdayForeign companies donate expensive medical machines to Bangladeshi hospitals but force them to buy reagents, creating a monopoly. Initially functional, the system is now exploited by businessmen, political cadres, middlemen, and hospital insiders, siphoning public funds through a vast corruption network.
Dhaka trade fair opening rescheduled to Jan 3
07:42 PM, 30 Dec 2025 TuesdayThe opening ceremony of the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2026 has been rescheduled to Saturday, January 3, following the death of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
BNP expels Rumeen, 8 others for discipline breach
07:31 PM, 30 Dec 2025 TuesdayBNP Assistant International Affairs Secretary, Barrister Rumeen Farhana, and eight other leaders have been expelled for being candidates in the 13th parliamentary election, defying party decisions.
Primary teacher recruitment test deferred
07:11 PM, 30 Dec 2025 TuesdayThe government has decided to defer the assistant teacher recruitment test in government primary schools, scheduled for January 2, citing state mourning declared over the death of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, as well as the country's overall situation.
Primary schools to stay open in Ramadan
06:43 PM, 30 Dec 2025 TuesdayThe government has decided to keep government primary schools open for 21 days during the month of Ramadan next year.
Jamaat-IAB friction casts uncertainty over seat-sharing
06:39 PM, 30 Dec 2025 TuesdayTensions have intensified between Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) over the seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming national elections.
Jaishankar, Ishaq Dar to pay last respects to Khaleda Zia
06:32 PM, 30 Dec 2025 TuesdayIndian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to visit Dhaka on behalf of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pay last respects to former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
Nepal PM condoles death of ex-PM Khaleda Zia
05:46 PM, 30 Dec 2025 TuesdayNepalese Prime Minister Sushila Karki has expressed sorrow over the death of Khaleda Zia, BNP chairperson and the first female Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
Limiting SIMs to 5 per NID a rumour: BTRC
05:31 PM, 30 Dec 2025 TuesdayRecent media reports suggesting that the government has decided to reduce the SIM registration limit to five per NID from January 1, 2026, are incorrect and misleading.
Dhaka reviews India ties amid diplomatic sensitivities
05:04 PM, 30 Dec 2025 TuesdayForeign Affairs Adviser Md Towhid Hossain and National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman on Tuesday joined in a meeting with Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, behind closed doors following violence outside Bangladesh missions in India.
Rushanara mourns Khaleda’s demise
04:56 PM, 30 Dec 2025 TuesdayUK's Labour Party MP for Bethnal Green and Stepney has expressed her deepest condolences over the death of BNP Chairperson and former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
Bhutan spinner makes T20 history with 8-wicket haul
04:55 PM, 30 Dec 2025 TuesdayA left-arm spinner from Bhutan has become the first bowler to take eight wickets in a Twenty20 international. Sonam Yeshey, 22, took 8-7 in his four overs during the third men's T20 international at home to Myanmar, who were all out for 45 replying to 127-9.