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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
world news
Published on Feb 13, 2026 04:30 pm IST

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.
world news
Updated on Feb 13, 2026 04:47 pm IST

How key BNP, Jamaat candidates fared in Bangladesh elections

Here's how key BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami candidates fared in the Bangladesh parliamentary elections.
world news
Published on Feb 13, 2026 08:51 am IST

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.
world news
Updated on Feb 08, 2026 09:58 am IST

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.
world news
Published on Jan 08, 2026 10:47 pm IST

'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).
world news
Updated on Jan 01, 2026 04:09 pm IST

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

PM Modi shares an old image with Khaleda Zia
india news
Updated on Jan 01, 2026 10:37 am IST

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
india news
Published on Jan 01, 2026 07:22 am IST

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.
world news
Updated on Dec 31, 2025 05:59 pm IST

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

Jaishankar also met Zia's son Tarique Rahman.
world news
Updated on Dec 31, 2025 02:06 pm IST

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.
world news
Updated on Dec 31, 2025 02:46 pm IST

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.
world news
Updated on Dec 31, 2025 03:00 pm IST

What Khaleda Zia meant for Bangladesh politics

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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)
editorials
Published on Dec 30, 2025 09:03 pm IST

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.
india news
Updated on Dec 31, 2025 12:00 am IST

‘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.
world news
Updated on Dec 31, 2025 12:01 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on Dec 31, 2025 07:02 am IST

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.
world news
Published on Dec 30, 2025 02:48 pm IST

‘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.
world news
Updated on Dec 30, 2025 02:34 pm IST

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.
world news
Updated on Dec 30, 2025 02:23 pm IST

‘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.
world news
Updated on Dec 30, 2025 05:59 pm IST

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

Khaleda Zia became Bangladesh's first female prime minister in 1991.
world news
Updated on Dec 30, 2025 01:37 pm IST

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

PM Modi shares an old image with Khaleda Zia
india news
Updated on Dec 30, 2025 05:47 pm IST

'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.
world news
Published on Dec 30, 2025 01:49 pm IST

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.
world news
Updated on Dec 30, 2025 12:49 pm IST

Bangladesh's first female PM Khaleda Zia dies at 80

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's former prime minister, died on Tuesday.
world news
Updated on Dec 30, 2025 12:03 pm IST

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.
world news
Published on Dec 28, 2025 11:55 am IST

‘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.
world news
Updated on Dec 26, 2025 10:51 am IST

'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.
world news
Updated on Dec 26, 2025 06:51 am IST

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.
world news
Updated on Dec 25, 2025 06:01 pm IST
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