Special prayers will be offered in mosques nationwide on Friday

Buried with state honours beside her husband Ziaur Rahman

What perhaps would be most appropriate on this occasion is a few unattributed quotes that say “Gone from our sight, present in our conscience”, “A chapter closes but the story continues”, “The leader departs but the ideals remain”.

Economists say many of the changes that transformed the country's economy began during her years in power

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

Khaleda Zia leaves behind an enduring legacy of service.

Indian external affairs minister and Pakistan’s foreign minister among likely attendees

Why did Khaleda Zia, a typical housewife who had become widow at a critical age in terms of Bangladesh's culture, join politics?

Bangladesh is mourning the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, the country’s first female prime minister and one of the most influential figures in its political history. Her death marks not only the end of a long and turbulent political chapter, but also a moment of collective reflection on leadership, resilience, and the struggle for democracy. Khaleda Zia passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 79. She breathed her last at around 6am, today, at Dhaka’s Evercare Hospital after a prolonged illness.

He pays tribute in Facebook post, recalling personal loss and her national role

She is to be buried beside the grave of her husband after Janaza

Khaleda's victory in 1991 marked her formal arrival, but the story began long years before

BNP leaders meet to finalise funeral arrangements

Khaleda Zia's enviable election record testifies to her popularity

CA declares in a televised address

Janaza may be held at Manik Mia Avenue after Zohr prayers

We look back at her life that profoundly shaped the nation's political landscape.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) have postponed all matches under their respective jurisdictions following the death of former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia.

Again and again, she selected the harder road—not because it guaranteed victory, but because it preserved meaning

Outlets continue to keep following the story which marks the end of a chapter that shaped modern Bangladesh.