Dhaka
Tarique Rahman Set to Return to Bangladesh After 17 Years as Former PM Khaleda Zia's Health Deteriorates
Dec 13, 2025 01:46 am CST
Tarique Rahman, son of critically ill former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, will end his 17-year self-exile in London and return to Bangladesh on December 25, just weeks before the country's parliamentary elections scheduled for February 12. The BNP has previously indicated Rahman would assume the prime minister role if the party wins and his mother remains medically unfit.
Bangladesh Former PM Khaleda Zia's Medical Evacuation to UK Postponed for Third Time Due to Air Ambulance Issues
Dec 09, 2025 01:40 am CST
The medical evacuation of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to London has been postponed for the third time after the German air ambulance arranged by Qatar canceled its landing slot in Dhaka. The 80-year-old BNP chairperson, who has been hospitalized since November with multiple ailments, remains too unwell for the long-haul journey according to her medical team.
Bangladesh Earthquake: Death Toll Reaches 10 As Aftershocks Continue to Shake Dhaka Region
Nov 22, 2025 06:42 pm CST
Bangladesh was hit by a 3.3-magnitude aftershock on Saturday following Friday's deadly 5.5-magnitude earthquake that killed 10 people and injured hundreds. The tremors have caused widespread destruction in Dhaka and surrounding areas, prompting the government to activate emergency operations while experts warn of the country's ongoing vulnerability to seismic activity.
Bangladesh Approves Death Penalty Law for Enforced Disappearances Amid Trials of Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina
Nov 07, 2025 12:40 am CST
Bangladesh's interim government has approved legislation imposing the death penalty for enforced disappearances, as former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 15 military officers face trials for crimes against humanity related to last year's deadly protests. The landmark law aims to prevent secret detentions and expedite justice, potentially affecting high-profile cases including Hasina's, who is being tried in absentia following her August ouster.