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Tarique Rahman assumes office as BNP Chairman following Khaleda Zia's demi
Updated : 2 months ago IST
In a post on X, the party stated, "Mr Tarique Rahman has assumed office as the Chairman of the BNP. Following the passing of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister, national leader Begum Khaleda Zia, the position of party Chairman became vacant."
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Bangladesh: BNP leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir shot dead in Dhaka
Updated : 2 months ago IST
BNP leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir was shot dead and Abu Sufian Masud injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire in Dhaka's Karwan Bazar area. The attack occurred on Wednesday night, and police confirmed Musabbir's death after he was taken to hospital.
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"Value your message, continued goodwill": BNP acknowledges EAM Jaishankar'
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The BNP thanked External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for conveying India's condolences after the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. The message followed Jaishankar's Dhaka visit, where he attended her funeral and met BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman as part of Ind
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"SAARC spirit is alive": Muhammad Yunus calls to revitalise the South-Asia
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Yunus on Thursday said that "the SAARC spirit is alive and well", citing the strong presence and solidarity shown by South Asian nations at the funeral of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
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"We are talking about really establishing a normal political dialogue": Fo
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's Dhaka visit to attend Khaleda Zia's funeral was seen as a step toward restoring India-Bangladesh dialogue, with former diplomat Suresh K Goel stressing the need for normal political engagement and free, fair elections amid strained ties.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays homage to Khaleda Zia at Bangladesh Hi
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah highlighted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to the High Commission of Bangladesh in Delhi, where he conveyed India's condolences and paid homage to former Bangladesh prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visit Bangladesh High Commission, signs con
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Singh expressed sorrow at the passing of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
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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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Bangladesh bids farewell to former PM Khaleda Zia as leaders pay their res
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Bangladesh held the Namaz-e-Janaza of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in Dhaka, with large public turnout and regional leaders in attendance. India and other South Asian countries sent senior representatives as the nation observed mourning and paid final respects.
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EAM Jaishankar hands over PM Modi's letter to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in Dhaka and conveyed India's condolences on former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia's death. As tributes poured in, her last rites were arranged with state honours, drawing regional and global participati
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