Khaleda Zia Dies

Khaleda Zia Dies

People have been seen arriving since 4am from various districts wearing black badges as a symbol of mourning for Begum Khaleda Zia. Photo: TBS

Final preparations underway for Khaleda Zia's funeral; crowds throng parliament area

The Namaz-e-Janaza is scheduled to be held today at 2pm.

Khaleda Zia: The leader regarded as an uncompromising architect of Bangladesh’s democracy. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Khaleda Zia and the discipline of power: Recollections from a constitutional crossroads

Image taken at 10:30am shows vehicles coming from Shyamoli to Asadgate being diverted on the road to Agargaon with members of the army and police deployed in the area. Photo: TBS

Road closures that are currently in effect for Khaleda's janaza

Former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. File photo/BSS

Nation observing state mourning over death of Khaleda Zia

Khaleda Zia was laid to rest beside her husband, late president and BNP founder Ziaur Rahman, at Zia Uddyan on 31 December 2025. Photo: Screengrab from BNP media cell video

Millions say tearful goodbye to Khaleda Zia

External affairs minister of India and speaker of Pakistan arrived in Dhaka and met Tarique Rahman this afternoon. Photo: Collected

Regional leaders arrive in Dhaka for Khaleda Zia's state funeral

Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

In memory of Khaleda Zia: Resolute leadership for reforms and economic transition

Former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia with former finance minister Saifur Rahman. Her tenure helped institutionalise market-oriented economic reforms, building on earlier liberalisation and laying foundations for Bangladesh’s later integration into the global economy. Photo: TBS

Strong foundations of economic reform were laid under Khaleda Zia’s leadership

Khaleda Zia: The life-long vigil for country and democracy

Khaleda Zia: The life-long vigil for country and democracy

A file photo of Khaleda Zia speaking at a party rally. Photo: Collected

Khaleda’s female education stipend became a global model

Representational Image. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Free education for girls under Khaleda era propelled growth of RMG industry

Khaleda’s ability to interrogate technical inputs with clarity helped bridge the gap between expert analysis and political judgment. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Khaleda Zia: A political leader who listened, questioned and decided in the national interest

Photo: BNP Media Cell

Dr Zahid recalls Khaleda Zia's 'motherly affection'