(By Ayesha Mahnoor) The passing of Begum Khaleda Zia on December 30, 2025, at the age of 80, marks the end of an era not only for Bangladesh but also for the broader Muslim world and, particularly, for Pakistan. Pakistanis feel a profound sense of loss for a leader who consistently viewed Pakistan as an…
(By Faraz Ahmed) A Historic Homecoming After 17 Years in Exile On December 25, 2025, Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and son of late President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, returned to Dhaka after nearly 17 years in London exile. His arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International…
(By Mohsin Tanveer) Introduction On December 18, 2025, Sharif Osman Hadi, a 32-year-old prominent youth leader and key figure in Bangladesh’s 2024 pro-democracy uprising, succumbed to injuries sustained in a targeted shooting in Dhaka six days earlier. His death has ignited widespread protests, violence, and a diplomatic row between Bangladesh and India, exacerbating tensions in…
