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

Nation Mourns Khaleda Zia

Leaders from across Bangladesh’s political spectrum have expressed their condolences over the death of BNP chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia, paying tribute to her long political career and her role in Bangladesh’s democratic movements.

Simeen Rahman, CEO of Transcom Group, yesterday extended her condolences to BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, following the passing of his mother and former prime minister Khaleda Zia.

The Department of Environment conducted a massive drive against 45 illegal brick kilns in Lokhmikunda union of Pabna’s Ishwardi upazila on Monday.