Khaleda Zia
PM Modi Expresses Concern and Offers Support for Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's Health Crisis
Dec 02, 2025 01:20 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep concern about former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's deteriorating health condition and offered India's full support. The 80-year-old BNP chairperson is currently hospitalized with a severe chest infection affecting her heart and lungs. Modi's gesture highlights the diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh during this health crisis.
Tarique Rahman Unable to Return to Bangladesh as Mother Khaleda Zia's Health Deteriorates
Dec 02, 2025 12:28 am CST
Tarique Rahman, acting chairperson of Bangladesh's BNP and son of ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, explains his inability to return to his homeland due to circumstances beyond his control, despite government claims that no restrictions exist on his return. Rahman has lived in exile since 2008 following politically motivated legal cases during Sheikh Hasina's regime.
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia Critical in Intensive Care: Political Future and Health Concerns
Nov 30, 2025 12:15 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, 80, is currently in intensive care with multiple health complications. Despite being released following Sheikh Hasina's ouster, her critical condition raises concerns about her political future ahead of the 2026 elections where her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is considered a frontrunner. Family members and interim leader Muhammad Yunus have called for nationwide prayers for her recovery.
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's Health Deteriorates to Critical Condition Amid Political Transition
Nov 29, 2025 12:35 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is in critical condition after being hospitalized with heart and lung infections. The BNP leader returned to Dhaka in May after medical treatment in London and was recently released from prison following the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government. Her son Tarique Rahman may return to Bangladesh soon as the country undergoes political transition.
Bangladesh-India Relations at Critical Juncture Following Hasina's Death Sentence
Nov 20, 2025 01:37 am CST
The Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal's death sentence against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity has created a diplomatic challenge for India-Bangladesh relations. As Hasina remains in India and refuses extradition, both nations navigate complex political terrain while preparing for Bangladesh's February elections. The interim government under Muhammad Yunus seeks stability while managing relations with India amid growing political realignment within Bangladesh's major parties.
Bangladesh Crisis: Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence and Its Implications for Democratic Future
Nov 19, 2025 05:32 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent death sentence marks a critical juncture for the nation as it prepares for February elections under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim government. While her opponents view the verdict as justice, international observers question the trial's fairness. With the Awami League marginalized and political tensions at unprecedented levels, Bangladesh faces significant challenges in ensuring peaceful democratic transition amid concerns of potential election violence and polarization.
The Rise and Fall of Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh's Iron Lady from Power to Exile
Nov 17, 2025 09:40 pm CST
From her birth as the daughter of Bangladesh's founding father to her four terms as prime minister and eventual death sentence in absentia, this article chronicles Sheikh Hasina's remarkable political journey, her economic achievements, controversial governance, and ultimate downfall following the 2024 student protests that forced her into exile in India.
Bangladesh Demands India Extradite Sheikh Hasina Following Death Sentence for Crimes Against Humanity
Nov 17, 2025 08:34 pm CST
Bangladesh's interim government has formally requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her home minister following their death sentences for crimes against humanity during the 2023 student uprising. The foreign ministry emphasized that extradition is mandatory under the bilateral treaty between both nations, while political parties including BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami criticized India for sheltering Hasina, warning that continued protection would be considered an "unfriendly" and "hostile" act.
Bangladesh Prepares for 13th Parliamentary Elections: BNP Announces Candidates with Tarique Rahman Set to Lead
Nov 04, 2025 08:16 pm CST
Bangladesh moves toward democratic transition as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announces 237 candidates for February elections, with Tarique Rahman positioned to become Prime Minister if victorious. Former PM Khaleda Zia will contest from three seats, while banned Jamaat-e-Islami returns to electoral politics following Sheikh Hasina's overthrow in August 2024. The country continues under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim leadership as it prepares for its 13th parliamentary election.
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia and Son Tarique Rahman to Contest in Upcoming February Elections
Nov 03, 2025 10:51 pm CST
Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia of Bangladesh will contest in the upcoming February elections alongside her son Tarique Rahman. The 80-year-old political figure leads the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, considered the frontrunner following the overthrow of her longtime rival Sheikh Hasina. This marks a significant political comeback after Zia's imprisonment and subsequent release when Hasina's government fell in August 2024.