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BIMSTEC Condoles Death of Khaleda Zia

Dhaka: The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) today expressed condolences over the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad…

Gazette on 3-Day State Mourning for Khaleda Zia’s Death Issued

Dhaka: The government today issued a gazette notification, declaring a three-day state mourning from December 31 due to the death of Begum Khaleda Zia, the three-time former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

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Biswa Ijtema 2026 Suspended Ahead of Elections: Home Ministry

The home ministry: The Home Ministry today directed the authorities concerned to prevent all gatherings at the Tongi Bishwa Ijtema Maidan, suspending Khurijer Jor scheduled for January 2-4 and Biswa Ijtema-2026 slated for January 22-24. The decision w…

DITF 2026 Opening Rescheduled to January 3

Dhaka: The opening ceremony of the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2026 has been rescheduled to Saturday, following the death of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. The event was originally slated to begin on Thursday, s…

Jaishankar to Attend Khaleda Zia’s Funeral in Dhaka

Dhaka: Indian External Affairs Minister, Dr. S Jaishankar is to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to attend the funeral of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. ‘External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar will represent the Government …

DMP Files 1,436 Cases Against Traffic Rule Violations in Dhaka

Dhaka: The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 1,436 cases against motor vehicles and drivers for violating traffic rules in a single day across the capital. A media release of the DMP stated that these cases were filed a…