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Tarique Rahman pays emotional tribute to mother Khaleda Zia, calls her "mo
Updated : 4 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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Great setback, massive loss to society, country: BNP leaders mourn death o
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Following the demise of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on Tuesday morning, party leaders expressed their deep sorrow, calling it a "great setback" for the party and a "massive loss" for the nation.
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Bangladesh's Chief Adviser calls for 'unity' in address to nation after Kh
Updated : 4 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 : 4 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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BPL: Matches on December 30 postponed following former PM Khaleda Zia's de
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has called off Tuesday's double header of ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) matches following former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's death earlier in the morning, according to ESPNcricinfo.
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Sheikh Hasina condoles passing of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed condolences on the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia.
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"Deeply saddened": PM Modi condoles death of Khaleda Zia, recalls 2015 mee
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, extending condolences to her family and the people of Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh Chief Adviser "deeply saddened" over death of ex-PM Khaleda Zia
Updated : 4 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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BNP braces for transition of power from Begum Zia to Taqriue Rahman ahead
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
With his return to Bangladesh just last week, the Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Tarique Rahman, who had been in self-exile for the past 17 years, has reignited speculation about seeking the top job in the country's legislature, as he is widely seen as a prime min
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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia passed away at 80
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Khaleda Zia passed away at around 6:00am, just after Fajr prayer," the BNP said. The party added, "We pray for the eternal peace of her soul and ask everyone to pray for her departed soul."
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"Certainly, I think there will be a huge surge in popularity for the BNP,"
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Former diplomat Veena Sikri stated BNP leader Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile could reshape the political landscape, boost BNP's popularity, and influence opposition dynamics ahead of the 2026 elections following his legal clearance and public homecoming.
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"Main concern now is rise of the right wing": Ex-diplomat on Tarique Rahma
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Das expects that Rahman's return will bring stability and consolidate centrist forces amidst rising right-wing concerns in Bangladesh.
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