Sardar Ayaz Sadiq attended Khaleda Zia’s funeral

Earlier, he joined the funeral of Khaleda Zia

Suspension comes at the request of the university authority

Rights group reports shrinking democratic space, weak accountability based on media data

Janaza was held after zuhr at the university’s central mosque

Funeral prayer was held at 3:02pm

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

Ambassadors, high commissioners and heads of international organisations among attendees

Indian foreign minister and Pakistan’s National Assembly speaker among them

Order issued citing upcoming elections and referendum

Cabinet Division issues gazette confirming immediate effect of resignation

Special prayers will be offered in mosques nationwide on Friday

People are requested to plan their travel accordingly

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”.

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.

World leaders, including the prime ministers of India, Pakistan and Nepal, yesterday extended their deepest condolences on the passing of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia.

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman paid an emotional tribute to his mother, BNP chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia, following her death, remembering her as both a national leader and a loving mother.

Nation grieves as Khaleda Zia departs, leaving a legacy of unbreakable spirit

Severe cold continued to disrupt lives and livelihoods across the country yesterday, with sunlight remaining absent for seven consecutive days in the northern districts.

Bangladesh’s hazardous waste, particularly electronic waste (e-waste), is being managed amid serious governance failures, as authorities have largely failed to enforce existing laws, according to a TIB study.