Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister and BNP chair, has died in Dhaka at 79 after prolonged illness, ending a defining era in the nation’s democratic politics.
Multiple political parties have withdrawn from Bangladesh’s upcoming election, citing lack of a level playing field and unresolved legal cases, raising questions over the credibility of the vote.
An Indian media report alleges Pakistan’s ISI is pursuing a covert plan to destabilize Bangladesh and use its territory for regional militant operations.
Bangladesh claims murder suspects in Osman Hadi’s killing fled to India; Meghalaya Police and BSF say there’s no evidence, deepening investigative and diplomatic tensions.
