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.
The U.S. condemned the “horrific” lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh as protests spread abroad and India voiced “grave concern” over minority attacks.
Multiple political parties have withdrawn from Bangladesh’s upcoming election, citing lack of a level playing field and unresolved legal cases, raising questions over the credibility of the vote.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.
