Huge crowds have arrived at the venue of the funeral prayers for Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia who died Tuesday in the nation’s capital.
Licence raj still makes doing business in Bangladesh hard
Operating a textile mill requires at least 20 licences, a spinning mill 22, an LPG plant 26, and a pharmaceutical factory 24 …
Bangladesh business community mourns passing of Begum Khaleda Zia
Leaders of Bangladesh’s premier business organizations and trade bodies have expressed profound grief and shock following the demise of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister, Dies
In office for three terms, she traded the country’s leadership with Sheikh Hasina, the head of another political dynasty, over decades. She was believed to be 80.
Khaleda Zia: Slain leader’s widow who went on to lead Bangladesh
Khaleda Zia, who has died at the age of 80, was Bangladesh’s first female prime minister. Her husband, Ziaur Rahman, a leading figure in the country’s struggle for independence, was president in 1977.
Another Hindu Youth Killed In Bangladesh, Shot By Muslim Friend
According to police, the shooting took place on Monday evening at around 6.45 pm inside a garment factory in the Bhaluka upazila area of Bangladesh.
Digital payment hold potential to reshape Bangladesh’s financial future
Spurred by a 228% surge in card usage and the ubiquitous reach of MFS, digital transactions have crossed Tk 76,340 crore. This isn’t just growth—it’s a structural shift creating new pathways for consu …
Bangladesh High Commissioner Returns to Dhaka as India Ties Face Strain
Bangladesh High Commissioner to India M Reaz Hamidullah returned to Dhaka after an urgent summons from the foreign ministry amid rising diplomatic tensions, security concerns and strained bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh.
Khaleda Zia no more: Bangladesh leader whose anti-India politics strained ties with New Delhi
Bangladesh mourns former prime minister Khaleda Zia, whose long political career left a lasting imprint on the country’s domestic politics and regional relations.
Khaleda Zia death LIVE: End of an era as Bangladesh former PM dies
Follow The Hindu for live updates on Bangladesh former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who passed away after a prolonged illness on December 30, 2025.