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How Khaleda Zia turns to political icon from Putul…?

Also known as Shanti, named amid post-WWII peace rallies Joined BNP in 1982, became Chairperson in 1984 Served as Bangladesh PM three times TDS Desk: Officially born on August 15,

Ex-Army gen Zia placed on 8-day remand

TDS Desk: A Dhaka court has placed former Army major general Ziaul Ahsan on a 8-day remand. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Arfatul Rakib passed the order after the accused were produced

Yunus calls Modi, assures safety of Hindus, minorities in Bangladesh

UNB, Dhaka: Interim government chief adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Friday assured Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the interim government would prioritise protection, safety and security of Hindus and

650 people killed in recent BD turmoil: UN report

UNB, Dhaka: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Friday said the transition in Bangladesh was an historic opportunity to ensure governance is anchored in human rights, inclusivity and rule

Four new advisers take oath

President Mohammed Shahabuddin administers the oath of office at the Durbar Hall of the Bangabhaban on Friday TDS Desk: More four advisers were sworn in on Friday as members of

Bangladesh turmoil may slow financial reform, weaken banks: S&P

TDS Desk: Political turmoil in Bangladesh is likely to slow planned financial reforms and has already added to weakness in the banking sector, S&P Global Ratings said on Wednesday. Prime