The prime minister places wreaths at graves of party founder Ziaur Rahman and former chairperson Khaleda Zia

The case alleges force and pepper spray were used to stop the former prime minister from leaving her residence

All government primary schools have been asked to keep three books -- two on late president Ziaur Rahman, former prime minister Khaleda Zia, and one written by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Five institutions also selected for national contributions

Nearly 100 photographs will be displayed, tracing major phases of Khaleda Zia’s personal and political life. The images move from her early years in public life to her rise as a national leader, and through the long cycles of power, opposition and confrontation that have defined her career.

The immense gathering on the final day of 2025 for the janaza prayers of Begum Khaleda Zia marked a historic moment as millions came to pay their last respects to her.

Over the 55 years since Bangladesh's independence, the processes of state-building, political transformation, and economic reconstruction have unfolded in deeply interconnected ways.

The death of Khaleda Zia on December 30, 2025, has prompted an outpouring of emotion and political remembrance, and for good reason.

Begum Khaleda Zia came to my mother’s residence at Kalindi,” he wrote. “She sat with us, spoke lovingly of my mother and her memories, and comforted us as though she were one of our own. She showed immense respect and affection for Firoza Begum.”

The unprecedented outpouring of grief and love for Khaleda Zia after her death powerfully affirms that the nation has lost someone deeply cherished.

Residents of Dinajpur reflected on the childhood and adolescent years of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, as news of her demise spread across the country.

Her last speeches call for a politics of ‘no vengeance’.

Zaima Rahman shares a tender memory and Nazrul’s poem

Crowds continue to gather at Khaleda Zia’s grave today; Firoza stands silent

Recently, a deeply upsetting narrative has been circulating on social media.

The love people had for Khaleda Zia was spontaneous, genuine and almost storybook-like.

Expresses gratitude to CA, state agencies, foreign missions, security forces, journalists

Khaleda Zia's death forces the country to confront the cost, courage and conscience of democratic politics

Unprecedented crowds reflect enduring influence of BNP chairperson and former prime minister

Crowds spilled over into surrounding areas, with large gatherings seen in Farmgate, Karwan Bazar and nearby localities