Begum Khaleda Zia never set out to be a political icon. History, however, had other plans. After the tragic assassination of President Ziaur Rahman in 1981, she was forced into public life from her role as a housewife. She entered the political arena with no formal training, relying only on an inherent quality to lead and an iron resolve that would later define an era. In March 1983, Khaleda Zia became vice-chairperson of the BNP and in August 1984, the party elected her the chairperson. She was the uncompromising face of the anti-Ershad movement. Countrymen along with her supporters called…
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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today expressed profound shock at the death of three-time former Prime Minister, symbol of the democratic movement and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. “At the death of Begum Khaleda Zia, the nation has lost a great guardian. I am deeply shocked and saddened by her death,” he said in a condolence message this morning. Prof Yunus said Begum Khaleda Zia was not merely the leader of a political party, but “an important chapter in the history of Bangladesh.” “Considering her (Khaleda Zia’s) contributions, her long struggle and the public sentiment for her, the government had…
BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, widely regarded as an uncompromising leader for democracy in Bangladesh, passed away this morning while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the city. She was 80. “Our beloved Deshnetri Begum Khaleda Zia passed away around 6am, just after Fajr prayers,” BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir told a press briefing in front of the hospital this morning. The three-time former prime minister, Khaleda Zia, had been suffering from multiple health complications, including heart and lung, liver and kidney, diabetes, arthritis and eye-related ailments. She had a permanent pacemaker and previously underwent stenting in her…
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that a deal was closer than ever to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but reported no apparent breakthrough on the flashpoint issue of territory after new talks with the warring countries’ leaders. Trump, who had promised a peace deal on day one of his nearly year-old presidency, said it would become clear within weeks whether it was possible to end the war that has killed tens of thousands of people since February 2022. In a pre-New Year’s diplomatic sprint, Trump brought Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Florida, where the two met with top aides…
Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today said the government will soon make public the names and addresses of all those involved in the murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson and frontline fighter Shaheed Sharif Osman Bin Hadi. The “main secret” behind the killing will also be revealed. he said after attending a Core Committee meeting on law and order at the Home Ministry in the Bangladesh Secretariat here. “As you know, a decision has already been made to transfer the case to the Speedy Trial Tribunal. We are continuing our utmost efforts to ensure speedy justice in…
Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider today paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna here. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and aviation, as well as scaling up cultural, educational, and medical exchanges to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two South Asian nations, said the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing this evening. The Pakistani High Commissioner noted that bilateral trade has recorded a 20 per cent growth compared to last year, with business communities from both countries actively exploring new investment opportunities. He…
Bangladesh today categorically rejected the recent comments made by the Spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding the situation of the minority communities in Bangladesh. “The Government of Bangladesh categorically rejects any inaccurate, exaggerated, or motivated narratives that misrepresent Bangladesh’s longstanding tradition of communal harmony,” Bangladesh foreign ministry’s Spokesperson and Director General of Public Diplomacy Wing S M Mahbubul Alam told reporters at the ministry this afternoon. He added, “His (Indian Spokesperson) comments do not reflect the facts”. With much regret, Alam said, Dhaka noted that there are systematic attempts to portray the isolated incidents of criminal…
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today directed the National Cyber Security Agency to ensure all types of cyber security ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections and the referendum. “Centering the upcoming elections, we have to enhance our information technology capabilities and strictly combat all types of cybercrime,” he said. Prof Yunus, also chairman of the National Cyber Security Council, gave the directives while presiding over a meeting of the Council at the State Guest House Jamuna here, said the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing this afternoon. Noting that the government is trying to bring all types of citizen services to online…
Adviser of LGRD and Cooperatives and Housing and Public Works Adilur Rahman Khan today said that the government is making all-out efforts to ensure citizens’ safety and will take strict measures against any attempt to disrupt the upcoming election. “Fascist forces may try to hinder the election, but the government, with the support of the people, will ensure a free, fair and credible election. Those attempting to sabotage it will be firmly stopped,” he said. Adilur, also the adviser of the Ministry of Industries, made the remarks after paying respects at the graves of July Uprising martyrs and offering tributes…
Md Asaduzzaman, the 17th Attorney General of Bangladesh has resigned from his post to participate in the 13th national parliamentary election. Deputy Attorney General Md Asad Uddin told BSS that Md Asaduzzaman has signed his resignation letter, which will be forwarded to the President tomorrow. A senior Supreme Court lawyer, Md Asaduzzaman was appointed Attorney General on August 8, 2024. He will run as a BNP candidate from the Jhenaidah-1 (Shailkupa) constituency in the upcoming polls. Before serving as Attorney General, Md Asaduzzaman held the position of Human Rights Secretary of the BNP Central Executive Committee and served as an…
