In a statement posted on social media, the Chief Adviser's office said Yunus was "deeply moved" by the respect shown by SAARC member states for the three-time prime minister and the world's second female Muslim head of government
02 January,2026 08:34 AM IST | Dhaka | PTI
Shortly after landing in Dhaka, Jaishankar met Rahman, the acting chairman of BNP and Zia’s eldest son, and conveyed India’s deepest condolences over the death of the iconic leader who dominated Bangladesh’s politics for over three decades. The external affairs minister is representing India at Zia’s funeral
31 December,2025 03:53 PM IST | Dhaka | mid-day online correspondent
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will be visiting Dhaka on Wednesday to attend the funeral of the late leader. The former Bangladeshi PM passed away early on Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness at the age of 80
30 December,2025 08:14 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Bangladesh interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus paid tribute to former prime minister Khaleda Zia, saying the nation has lost a ‘great guardian’ whose role in restoring democracy will be remembered forever. Zia, the longtime chief of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a three-time prime minister, died at around 6 am local time
30 December,2025 11:13 AM IST | Dhaka [Bangladesh] | PTIADVERTISEMENT
