Jaishankar approached and said 'I recognise you': Pakistan parliament speaker

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Top-level leaders from India and Pakistan have met in Dhaka for the first time since the brief war the two nuclear-armed nations fought in May. They exchanged pleasantries during the... Read More

As Bangladesh mourns, crowds pour onto Manik Mia Avenue to bid farewell to former PM Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- People from all walks of life are gathering at Dhaka's Manik Mia Avenue to attend the funeral prayers of former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Extensive security measures have been put... Read More

Mourner dies after falling ill at Khaleda Zia's funeral

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- A man has died after he fell ill after attending the funeral prayers of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia. The dead, identified as 56-year-old Nirob Hossain, hai... Read More

CMP reshuffles OCs at Sadarghat, Chandgaon, Double Mooring stations

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) has transferred the officers-in-charge (OCs) of three more police stations within a month. On Wednesday, CMP Commissioner Hasib Aziz issued the ... Read More

Indian FM Jaishankar, Pakistani Speaker Ayaz Sadiq exchange greetings during Dhaka visit

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq exchanged greetings in Dhaka while visiting the capital to pay their final res... Read More

In death, Khaleda Zia sets BNP's course as it pledges to carry her legacy forward

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Millions stood shoulder to shoulder beneath an open winter sky as Bangladesh bid farewell to Khaleda Zia -- a leader whose political life was defined by defiance, endurance and unyie... Read More

With Khaleda Zia gone and 'two leaders' era ending, which way will Bangladesh's politics turn?

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- For more than four decades, Bangladesh's politics moved to the rhythm of one rivalry: Khaleda Zia versus Sheikh Hasina. Now the country has entered a new chapter with one leader oust... Read More

Traffic curbs in place around Manik Mia Avenue for Khaleda Zia's funeral

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Traffic restrictions have been imposed on roads around Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka to allow for the funeral prayers of former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chai... Read More

Chief Advisor's Special Assistant Sayedur Rahman resigns

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Another special assistant to Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has stepped down within a week. Sayedur Rahman, who was tasked with overseeing the health ministry, has resigned this time. ... Read More

Khaleda Zia's funeral to be held on Manik Mia Avenue instead of parliament complex

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- The coffin of former prime minister Khaleda Zia will be placed at the west end of Manik Mia Avenue instead of the South Plaza of the Parliament, the Chief Advisor's Office has said. ... Read More

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