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Dhaka; December 2025: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia passed away early Tuesday while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, the party said in a statement on social media platform Facebook. She has died at the age of 80. The BNP said Khaleda Zia died at around 06:00 Hours today (local time), shortly after the Fajr prayer.The party confirmed the news through posts on its verified Facebook page.“Khaleda Zia passed away at around…

New Delhi; December 2025: As unrest grips Bangladesh following the death of a prominent youth movement leader linked to her ouster, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched a sharp attack on the interim government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, asserting that he has “no mandate to realign Bangladesh’s foreign policy” and warning that strategic decisions taken by an unelected administration could have long-term consequences for the country. She has further stated, “Once Bangladeshis can vote freely again, our foreign…

Dhaka, Dec 2025 : Bangladesh interim government’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday announced that seven people have been arrested in connection with the brutal mob killing of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das, who was accused of blasphemy. Yunus, in a post on X, confirmed that the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) detained the individuals suspected of involvement in Dipu’s murder. The arrested men have been identified as Limon Sarkar, Tarek Hossain, Manik Mia, Ershad Ali, Nijum Uddin, Alomgir Hossain and…

Dhaka; December 2025: Activists of Inqilab Moncho gathered on Saturday for the funeral procession of their slain leader, Sharif Osman bin Hadi, as heavy security was deployed across parts of Dhaka, 02 days after he died in Singapore following his assassination. Preparations for Hadi’s funeral prayer are underway at Manik Mia Avenue, located south of the National Parliament Building. The funeral prayer is scheduled for 14:00 hours (13:50 IST). As the ceremony is just hours away, the area is witnessing…

Dhaka; December 2025: As Bangladesh is recuperating from mid-night riots following the death of Sharif Osman bin Hadi, convener of the Inquilab Moncho, in a crucial development former Prime Minister Begum Khaleeda Zia’s son Tarique Rehman is set to return home to Bangladesh on December 25th ahead of the General Elections. According to Bangladesh Newspaper Prothom Alo, Rehman has submitted an application for a travel pass to the Bangladesh High Commission in London. Rehman has been living in exile in…

Dhaka; December 2025: The offices of “Prothom Alo” and “Daily Star” are being attacked and vandalised in the capital city Dhaka’s Karwanbazar Area. The Daily Star building has been set on fire, Nagorik reported. The attack on Prothom Alo’s office began around 12:00 midnight (18/19th December). Later the Daily Star was attacked. After the news of the death of Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, a group of people gathered in front of the offices of the newspapers and…

December 2025: Living in the Sundarbans, the planet’s largest mangrove forest which straddles West Bengal, in India, and southern Bangladesh, is a perennial risk with which the communities dwell. The UNESCO World Heritage site is a labyrinth of tidal waterways, mudflats and islands, home to an astonishing range of endangered species, including river dolphins, the Indian python and the Bengal tiger. Unlike most big cats, these tigers live an amphibious lifestyle, swimming long distances to hunt fish and crabs. There…

Thimphu; December 2025: Bhutan has committed up to 10,000 bitcoin to support the long-term development of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), marking one of the most ambitious sovereign uses of bitcoin for national infrastructure and economic development to date. The Himalayan kingdom unveiled the Bitcoin Development Pledge this week, allocating a portion of its sovereign bitcoin holdings, valued at roughly $860 million to $1 billion at current prices in a bid to back the new special administrative region in southern Bhutan.…

Dhaka; December 2025: Police stopped a group of protesters marching towards the Indian High Commission in Dhaka’s Gulshan area on Wednesday afternoon, demanding the return of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and others who fled during and after the July uprising last year, The protest followed threats against Indian diplomats, prompting India to summon Bangladesh’s envoy. The MEA said it expects the interim government to ensure the safety of Missions and Posts in Bangladesh in keeping with its diplomatic obligations.…

Kathmandu, Dec 2025 : Nepal has announced a comprehensive five-year plan to tackle the growing waste problem in its high mountains, including Mount Everest, which has long struggled with the accumulation of trash and human debris from climbing expeditions. The plan, titled the Action Plan to Keep Mountains Clean (2025-2029), was unveiled by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation on Tuesday. Among its key measures, the government is considering limiting the number of climbers and regulating the timing…