Khaleda Zia death
Khaleda Zia as a shaper of history
The death of Khaleda Zia on December 30, 2025, has prompted an outpouring of emotion and political remembrance, and for good reason.
5 January 2026, 08:00 AM
The magic of Khaleda Zia
Her last speeches call for a politics of ‘no vengeance’.
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM
‘I feel this entire nation is my family’
Expressing gratitude, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said the nation’s love and solidarity made him feel the entire country was his family as he bade farewell to his mother, former prime minister Khaleda Zia.
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM
BNP aims to transform grief into unity
The BNP is focusing on carrying the lift in public support it received following the death of Khaleda Zia into the election by strengthening and fully engaging in poll-focused activities.
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM
Crowds gather at Khaleda’s grave to pay tribute
Party leaders, activists and ordinary people are flocking to the grave of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia at Zia Udyan from all over the country to offer prayers and pay their tributes.
1 January 2026, 18:00 PM
A granddaughter’s farewell to Khaleda Zia
Zaima Rahman shares a tender memory and Nazrul’s poem
1 January 2026, 13:34 PM
‘We have become orphans’
Crowds continue to gather at Khaleda Zia’s grave today; Firoza stands silent
1 January 2026, 13:24 PM
In grief, Tarique Rahman finds family in the nation
He would seek to carry forward her legacy of service to the people, the BNP acting chairman says
1 January 2026, 09:19 AM
A stunning turnout at a leader’s final rites
Khaleda Zia's funeral witnessed a overwhelming turnout.
31 December 2025, 14:05 PM
Pakistan’s National Assembly speaker calls on chief adviser
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq attended Khaleda Zia’s funeral
31 December 2025, 12:54 PM
Bangladesh loses its fiercest voice for democracy
Khaleda Zia's death forces the country to confront the cost, courage and conscience of democratic politics
31 December 2025, 09:50 AM
Gayebana janaza held for Khaleda Zia at CU
Janaza was held after zuhr at the university’s central mosque
31 December 2025, 09:24 AM
Tarique Rahman seeks prayers for Khaleda Zia at janaza
Funeral prayer was held at 3:02pm
31 December 2025, 09:17 AM
From streets to rooftops, people line up for Khaleda Zia’s janaza
Unprecedented crowds reflect enduring influence of BNP chairperson and former prime minister
31 December 2025, 09:09 AM
South Asian officials attend Khaleda Zia’s funeral
Indian foreign minister and Pakistan’s National Assembly speaker among them
31 December 2025, 07:34 AM
Bangladesh observing state mourning over Khaleda Zia’s death
Special prayers will be offered in mosques nationwide on Friday
31 December 2025, 04:08 AM
Khaleda Zia laid to eternal rest
Buried with state honours beside her husband Ziaur Rahman
31 December 2025, 03:34 AM
Khaleda to be laid to rest beside Ziaur Rahman
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia will be laid to rest beside her husband, former president Ziaur Rahman, at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital, following her namaz-e-janaza at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban today.
30 December 2025, 19:57 PM
Farewell
Nation grieves as Khaleda Zia departs, leaving a legacy of unbreakable spirit
30 December 2025, 19:26 PM
Banks, factories to remain closed tomorrow amid national mourning for Khaleda Zia
Banks will remain closed tomorrow after the interim government declared a public holiday as part of a three-day national mourning period following the death of former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia..Non-bank financial institutions will also remain closed, according to circulars issued by
30 December 2025, 14:58 PM