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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.