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April 2025

China hails Khaleda Zia’s role in bilateral ties

China said the contributions of former Prime Minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia to strengthening Bangladesh-China friendship and bilateral relations would be remembered forever.

"Khaleda Zia is an old and dear friend of the Chinese people and long committed to China-Bangladesh friendship," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said in Beijing on Wednesday.
He said China expresses deep condolences over the passing of Khaleda Zia and heartfelt sympathies to the interim government of Ba...

World begins to welcome 2026

New Year's Eve revellers toasted the end of 2025 on Wednesday, waving goodbye to 12 months packed with Trump tariffs, a Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in Ukraine.

It was one of the warmest years on record, the stifling heat stoking wildfires in Europe, droughts in Africa and deadly rains across Southeast Asia. There was a sombre tinge to celebrations in Australia's harbour city, Sydney, the self-proclaimed "New Year's capital of the world". Barely two weeks have passed since a father and son ...

Pak speaker, Indian FM exchange greetings

Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan Sardar Ayaz Sadiq today exchanged greetings with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar here ahead of the funeral programme of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.

The two leaders of the neighbouring countries arrived here this morning to attend the state funeral of three-time former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on behalf of their governments.
Before the namaj-e-jan...

Millions attend Khaleda Zia’s janaza

Millions of people from across Bangladesh attended the namaz-e-janaza of BNP Chairperson and three-time former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital.

The Janaza began around 3:00 pm, while the coffin wrapped in the national flag was brought to the venue around 2:45 pm with full state honour. Standing Committee Member of BNP, Nazrul Islam Khan, read out a brief biography of the late leader while Baitul Mukarram National Mosque Khatib Mufti Mohammad Abdul Malek conducted the funeral prayers.

Condolences pour in for Begum Khaleda Zia

Condolences continue to pour in across the country for three-time former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, widely regarded as an uncompromising leader for democracy in Bangladesh, who passed away this morning while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the city. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, as well as the ministries for environment, forest and climate change, and water resources, has expressed deep shock at the demise of Begum Khaleda Zia.
In a condolenc...
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