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Bangladesh bids farewell to former PM Khaleda Zia as leaders pay their res
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks 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 conveys India's condolences on former Bangladesh PM Khaleda
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conveyed India's condolences during his visit to Dhaka as Bangladesh mourns former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah said Jaishankar also recognised her contribution to democracy and expressed hope for stronger
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Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's family pay their last respects to her a
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bangladesh is observing a public holiday and three days of state mourning as former prime minister Khaleda Zia is laid to rest in Dhaka. Thousands gathered for her funeral prayers, attended by national leaders and foreign dignitaries, marking widespread tributes to her political legacy. Read More
Sea of mourners gather in Dhaka as Bangladesh bids farewell to former PM K
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bangladesh observed a public holiday and began three days of state mourning as crowds gathered in Dhaka for former prime minister Khaleda Zia's funeral. She will be buried with full state honours, with India and other countries joining in paying tributes to her political legacy.
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EAM Jaishankar to attend Ex-Bangladesh PM Zia's funeral in Dhaka tomorrow
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"The External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar will represent the Government and people of India at the funeral of Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. He will accordingly visit Dhaka on 31 December 2025," the sourc
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Rahul Gandhi expresses condolences over death of former Bangladesh PM Khal
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Begum Khaleda Zia, remembering her contributions to the country's political journey.
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Tarique Rahman pays emotional tribute to mother Khaleda Zia, calls her "mo
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday paid a heartfelt tribute to his mother, former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, following her demise, describing her as a towering figure in the nation's democratic journey and a loving, steadfa
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Bangladesh's Chief Adviser calls for 'unity' in address to nation after Kh
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, on Tuesday called for national unity following the death of former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, describing the period as "difficult" for the country.
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Mamata Banerjee condoles death of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Saddened by the demise of Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and a prominent public leader. I extend my condolences to her family, friends and followers," Banerjee posted on X.
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Bangladesh Chief Adviser "deeply saddened" over death of ex-PM Khaleda Zia
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, on Tuesday expressed his profound grief over the death of former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, describing her as a "great guardian" of the nation and a towering fi
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Himachal Pradesh CM, party members hold protest in Shimla, says "Scrapping
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
He said MGNREGA, conceived and implemented by the Congress-led UPA government under the leadership of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, had been a cornerstone of rural employment and inclusive growth.
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"India wants close and friendly relations with the people of Bangladesh":
Updated : 3 months ago IST
India reiterated its support for free, fair and inclusive elections in Bangladesh, stressing peace, stability and strong ties with its people, while saying it is examining the interim government's request for the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
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