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Sri Lanka, Nepal, Singapore leaders condole demise of former Bangladesh PM
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The President of Sri Lanka and the Prime Ministers of Nepal and Singapore have expressed their deep condolences over the passing of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, remembering her as a distinguished stateswoman and a key figure in Bangladesh's democratic journey.
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"Save the country from this journey into darkness": Former Bangladesh PM S
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Bangladesh Awami League Chairperson and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in a New Year message, urged people to unite to save the country from "darkness," warned of conspiracies and economic decline, and expressed hope that 2026 would bring peace, unity and prosperity.
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"Fascist Hasina will never be free of responsibility": BNP leader Nazrul I
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
BNP leader Nazrul Islam Khan accused ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina of responsibility for Khaleda Zia's death, citing imprisonment and denial of treatment. He recalled Khaleda Zia's political struggle, democratic legacy and leadership, following her death on 30 December 2025 at age 80.
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BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman extends gratitude to nation and foreign
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Rahman thanked officials of the government and dignitaries that visited Bangladesh from abroad representing their heads of state for the funeral.
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South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman calls Khaleda Zia 'political titan' of
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Kugelman said that Zia was a prominent advocate of democracy who stood up to military rule.
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Khaleda Zia to be laid to rest with state honours as India joins Banglades
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia will be buried today in Dhaka with full state honours. The government has declared national mourning and a public holiday, while leaders worldwide, including India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, are attending or paying tribute.
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"She didn't let the BNP collapse," Ex Indian Envoy to Bangladesh mourns Zi
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Sikri lauded Zia's tenure as she did not let the BNP collapse.
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"An era is over": Anil Triguniyat expresses condolences on demise of forme
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Former diplomat Anil Trigunayat on Tuesday, expressed condolences on the passing of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia, calling it an end of an era. He spoke about how Bangladesh would now see an era of new leadership and it remains to be seen how things play out with the elections slated f
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"End of an era in Bangladesh": Foreign Affairs expert on Zia's death
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Sachdev, while talking to ANI, said that her death was at a crucial juncture for Bangladesh as it stood at the threshold of elections.
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"Tarique Rahman will definitely ask for the extradition of Sheikh Hasina,"
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Samad, while talking to ANI, said that Rahman will probably win February elections, and will have the trump card of extradition.
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"Khaleda Zia a symbol of inclusiveness, democracy", says Bangladesh journa
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Rashid said that her son, Tarique Rahman, is expected to carry forward her legacy.
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Global leaders mourn death of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zi
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Global leaders on Tuesday continued to express condolences following the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, remembering her as a towering democratic leader and a key figure in South Asian politics.
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