New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, who recently returned to Dhaka after a 17-year exile in the United Kingdom, earned Bangladesh Taka (Tk) 676,000 (Indian Rupees 4,98,414) in the 2025–26 tax year, where his income primarily came from shares and bank fixed deposits, say reports.He leads an alliance against a coalition comprising the BNP’s ally-turned-principal opponent Jamaat-e-Islami in the February 12 general elections. The Ameer of Ja…
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New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s Dhaka visit to attend former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s funeral on Wednesday and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visiting the High Commission in New Delhi to pay respects to the departed leader is significant, given the current situation, observed a leading Bangladesh daily.“The brief visit of India’s foreign minister S Jaishankar to Dhaka over the past two days, along with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s vis…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has urged members of the former ruling Awami League to join its ranks, pledging “full responsibility” for leaders and activists from the party, now banned from participation in the February 12 general election, media reports said. “You will join our party from the Awami League, and we will take responsibility for you. Be it the jail, the police station, or any duty, we will handle it,” said Jamaat-e-Islami leader and former lawmaker Latifur Rahm…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday visited the High Commission of Bangladesh in New Delhi to express condolences over the death of Bangladesh National Party (BNP) chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Signing the condolence book, Singh conveyed deep sorrow and extended his thoughts to Khaleda Zia’s family and the people of Bangladesh.”Went to the High Commission of Bangladesh in New Delhi. Signed the Condolence Book expressing our profound sorrow at…
Dhaka, Dec 31 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar briefly met Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in Dhaka on Wednesday, just ahead of funeral of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. The social media account of Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus shared the picture of Sadiq and EAM Jaishankar meeting. “Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, exchanges greetings with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Dhaka…
Dhaka, Dec 31 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson and former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Khaleda Zia was laid to rest with full State honours on Wednesday following her funeral prayers at the South Plaza of Parliament complex in Dhaka, local media reported. She was buried beside her husband and former president Ziaur Rahman at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital on Wednesday afternoon.The funeral ceremony was attended by Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor of the interim government, Muh…
Dhaka, Dec 31 (IANS) As External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar wrapped up his flying Dhaka visit, Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, on Wednesday underscored the scope for deepening Bangladesh-India relations, guided by shared interests, pragmatism and mutual interdependence. His remarks came after EAM Jaishankar concluded a four-hour long visit to Dhaka, during which the future trajectory of ties was discussed in a brief meeting between the EAM and Bangladesh Nation…
Dhaka, Dec 31 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday and conveyed the Indian government’s condolences to BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman on the passing of his mother and former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.In a post on X, the EAM said that upon arrival in Dhaka, he met with Tarique Rahman and handed over to him a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”Conveyed deepest condolences on behalf of the government and people of India. …
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) For the first time in decades, general elections in Bangladesh will be held in the absence of the two biggest women political rivals, following the death of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, while ex-premier Sheikh Hasina remains in exile in India. As Bangladesh heads towards a new political era, treading through uncertainty and violence, the spotlight has shifted to Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman, who is leading an alliance as the acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationa…
Dhaka, Dec 30 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday paid an emotional tribute to his mother, BNP chief and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, remembering her as a “loving mother” who devoted her entire life to the country and its people.Khaleda Zia passed away early Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness at the age of 80, the party confirmed.According to a statement issued by the BNP, she died at around 6 a.m. at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, where …