Dhaka and New Delhi launch coordinated monitoring on the Padma and Ganges from January to May

Case filed against them under Anti-Terrorism Act

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The cabinet on Tuesday issued a gazette confirming his resignation

He would seek to carry forward her legacy of service to the people, the BNP acting chairman says

Says Indian diplomats paid a courtesy visit, condemns media reports claiming a 'secret' meeting

BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan yesterday said that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina would never be absolved of the responsibility for causing the death of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia.

Mob violence, political clashes, deaths in custody and sustained attacks on press freedom defined Bangladesh’s human rights situation in 2025, according to two leading rights organisations.

The gayebana namaz-e-janaza (funeral prayers in absentia) of BNP chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia was held in several districts across the country yesterday.

“I’ve never voted for her party, but I’m here today,” said Minhaz Uddin, a retired government employee who came with his grandson from Savar to pay his last respects to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia.

BNP chairperson and three-time former prime minister Khaleda Zia was yesterday laid to rest with state honours beside the grave of her husband, former President Ziaur Rahman, in Dhaka.

As Khaleda Zia embarked on her eternal journey amid an outpouring of public love, one cannot but reflect on the addresses that witnessed her life -- homes, hospitals, prison, and parliament. Each place stood witness to her transformation from an aristocratic young woman into one of Bangladesh’s most consequential political figures.

The entire city stood in solemn tribute to Bangladesh’s first female prime minister yesterday.

People from all walks of life converged in overwhelming numbers at the Jatiya Sangsad complex and its surrounding areas yesterday to attend the namaz-e-janaza of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, turning the zone into a vast landscape of mourning, prayer, and remembrance.

We step into the new year with hope and optimism as new beginnings are wont to be, the national election on the horizon is all the more reason to look ahead to 2026.

Expresses confidence that Khaleda Zia’s ideals will be carried forward under Tarique's able leadership

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday sought prayers for the eternal peace of his mother, three-time former prime minister and party chairperson Khaleda Zia.

In light of the prevailing situation in the country and in order to smoothly conduct the upcoming national election and referendum, the home ministry has ordered that the “Khurujer Jor” and “Bishwa Ijtema” scheduled at the Tongi Bishwa Ijtema Maidan not be organised in 2026.

With the sun becoming visible yesterday and bringing much-needed warmth, people across the country -- especially in northern districts -- finally got some respite after seven days of intense cold and dense fog that had disrupted lives and livelihoods.

Prof Sayedur Rahman, special assistant to the chief adviser for the health ministry, has resigned from his post.