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How Bangladeshi media covered elections: Festive mood, first male PM since 1991

The front pages of almost all Bangladesh-based newspapers celebrated the BNP win, but more importantly, a peaceful election

Published 168 days ago

Symbol of ‘kleptocracy’ to ‘historic' victor: Tarique Rahman of Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman on campaign poster of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Dhaka on February 13, 2026. The BNP led by Rahman got a thumping win in the first elections held since a deadly 2024 uprising unseated Sheikh Hasina, who is now in self-imposed exile in India.

Updated 168 days ago

How key BNP, Jamaat candidates fared in Bangladesh elections

Here's how key BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami candidates fared in the Bangladesh parliamentary elections.

Published 169 days ago

Decoding the revival of Jamaat-e-Islami: The who & why ahead of Bangladesh polls

Jamaat-e-Islami is contesting against the BNP as part of an 11-party alliance led by the National Citizen Party, NCP, and JeI leaders.

Updated 174 days ago

Muslim-majority city in US names street after Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia

Khaleda Zia was a three-time former prime minister of Bangladesh. She passed away on December 30.

Published 204 days ago

'Subjected to vengeance': BNP leader blames Hasina for Khaleda Zia’s death

The BNP leader said that Khaleda Zia (left) went to jail on February 8, 2018 “after being subjected to the personal vengeance” from Hasina (right).

Updated 211 days ago

What PM Modi said in letter handed over to Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman

PM Modi shares an old image with Khaleda Zia

Updated 212 days ago

In Dhaka for Zia’s last rites, EAM hands her son letter from Modi

External affairs minister S Jaishankar with Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairperson and former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia’s son Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on Wednesday. Jaishankar also briefly met Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. pti

Published 212 days ago

Khaleda Zia’s vision to guide India-Bangladesh ties, Jaishankar tells her son

Khaleda Zia’s vision to guide India-Bangladesh ties, Jaishankar tells her son

Updated 212 days ago

Thousands join Khaleda Zia's funeral, Jaishankar conveys India's condolences

Thousands of people were expected to attend the funeral of Khaleda, who will be laid to rest beside the grave of her husband, former president Ziaur Rahman.

Updated 212 days ago

Khaleda Zia funeral: Jaishankar arrives in Dhaka, hands over letter from PM Modi

Jaishankar also met Zia's son Tarique Rahman.

Updated 212 days ago

Khaleda Zia funeral: EAM to attend, ex-B'desh PM to be buried beside husband

Khaleda will be buried with state honours at about 3:30 pm beside her husband, former president Ziaur Rahman.

Updated 212 days ago

Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia's funeral today, S Jaishankar to attend

Khaleda Zia died at around 6 am on Tuesday, December 30, at the Evercare Hospital.

Updated 213 days ago

What Khaleda Zia meant for Bangladesh politics

Khaleda Zia became known for her uncompromising approach towards politics, and her death could lead to a sympathy wave for the BNP in Bangladesh’s election scheduled for February 12. (AP/PTI)

Published 213 days ago

Jaishankar to attend former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's funeral in Dhaka

"The External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar will represent the Government and people of India at the funeral of Begum Khaleda Zia," the ministry said.

Updated 213 days ago

‘Will her death end my exile?’ Taslima Nasreen on Khaleda Zia's demise

Writer Taslima Nasreen said that while Khaleda Zia was “alive, she did not stand up for freedom of expression by lifting the bans" on her books.

Updated 213 days ago

Jaishankar to represent India at funeral of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia

Khaleda Zia served as prime minister of Bangladesh from 1991 to 1996 and returned to office for a second term from 2001 to 2006.

Updated 213 days ago

Khaleda Zia death: Pakistan, China express sorrow over passing of ex-B'desh PM

Khaleda Zia looks upwards as she attends a rally of her supporters outside their party headquarters in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Monday, March 12, 2012.

Published 213 days ago

‘Battle of the Begums’: Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina's rivalry over the years

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and opposition leader Begum Khaleda Zia sit at a wedding reception for Khaleda's second son's Arafat Rahman March 28, 1997.

Updated 213 days ago

Obituary: Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister, dies at 80

Khaleda Zia served as prime minister of Bangladesh from 1991 to 1996 and returned to office for a second term from 2001 to 2006.

Updated 213 days ago

‘Profound loss’: Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina condoles Khaleda Zia’s demise

Former Bangladeshi Premiers Sheikh Hasina Wajed (L) and Khaleda Zia (R) speak as they attend a function in Dhaka on November 21, 2008.

Updated 213 days ago

Khaleda Zia death: Bangladesh's first woman PM's India connection explained

Khaleda Zia became Bangladesh's first female prime minister in 1991.

Updated 213 days ago

PM Modi mourns Khaleda Zia’s death, hails contributions to India–Bangladesh ties

PM Modi shares an old image with Khaleda Zia

Updated 213 days ago

'Deeply saddened and grief-stricken': Yunus reacts to Khaleda Zia's death

Talking about Khaleda Zia, Muhammad Yunus said that she was not just a leader of a political party but rather an important chapter in the history of Bangladesh.

Published 214 days ago

Khaleda Zia dies at 80: Widowed by a coup, she went on to rule Bangladesh twice

Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on December 30, 2025 aged 80, her Bangladesh National Party said.

Updated 213 days ago

Bangladesh's first female PM Khaleda Zia dies at 80

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's former prime minister, died on Tuesday.

Updated 214 days ago

Bangladesh's ex-PM Khaleda Zia in 'extremely critical' condition, says doctor

Bangladesh's former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia's physician stated she is on ventilator support and urged prayers for her recovery.

Published 215 days ago

‘B'desh belongs to Muslims, Hindus, Christians’: Tarique Rahman's unity appeal

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman waves as he arrives at Evercare Hospital to meet his ailing mother and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Updated 217 days ago

'Build a Bangladesh we dream of': Tarique Rahman marks homecoming | Top quotes

Tarique Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)'s acting chairman waves to supporters after his arrival in Dhaka.

Updated 218 days ago

Tarique Rahman walks barefoot on Bangladesh soil after 17-year exile | Video

His return is seen as a major boost for the BNP ahead of the February 12 parliamentary elections.

Updated 218 days ago

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