June 09, 2026
“He dedicated his life to protecting and growing democratic values through our turbulent modern history," President Lee Jae Myung says
He expresses deep sorrow and grief at Khaleda’s passing and prays for the salvation of her soul
The decision comes in view of the three-day state mourning declared by the government
She will be buried with state honours beside her husband Ziaur Rahman’s grave
The exams will now be held on Jan 5 after the nation observes three days of mourning in the wake of former prime minister Khaleda Zia's death
Bangladesh’s first female prime minister died early on Tuesday while undergoing treatment at Dhaka's Evercare Hospital
Garment worker Dipu was beaten to death on allegations of blasphemy, after which his body was set on fire four days ago
The Jagannath University Day programme scheduled for Tuesday has been suspended
