Francis "Frank" Jerome Trusky, The Villages, Florida, went home to meet the heavenly father on 21 Dec 25 at the age of 88. Frank was born to Viola Anne (Carlson) and Francis Joseph Trusky in Waukegan, IL on Oct 21, 1937. Frank graduated from Waukegan High School with the 1955 class in Waukegan, IL. Frank was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth "Betty" (Musur) Trusky, his brother Raymond J. Trusky, his parents, Viola A, (Carlson) Trusky and Francis J. Trusky Sr.Interment will be held privately at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the SCID Foundation C/O Francis J. Trusky (https://www.scid foundation.org/donate/) or to the Wisconsin Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America (https://www.lupus.

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. Photo : CollectedJAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY, Dec 30, 2025 (BSS) - Jahangirnagar University Journalists' Association (JUJA) today expressed deep sorrow at the death of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. In a condolence message, JUJA President Mehedi Mamun and General Secretary Abdullah Al Mamun said Begum Khaleda Zia, as a statesperson, made significant contributions to Bangladesh and played a notable role in various political movements and the country's democratic journey. The condolence message, signed by JUJA Office and Publication Secretary Mah Alam, was issued this evening. Earlier, Begum Khaleda Zia breathed her last at around 6:00 am while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the capital.

DHAKA, Dec 30, 2025 (BSS) - More than 30 lakh taxpayers have filed their income tax return online so far during the ongoing tax year 2025–26, according to the National Board of Revenue (NBR). Since then, around 45 lakh taxpayers have registered in the e-return system, while more than 30 lakh have already submitted their returns online. To facilitate the taxpayers, the government has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns until January 31, 2026. The NBR expressed optimism that more than 40 lakh taxpayers will submit e-returns within the extended deadline this year. If any error is found in the submitted return, taxpayers can file a revised return through the e-return system within 180 days.

Meeting held on overall security for state funeral of Khaleda ZiaBNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Dec 30, 2025 (BSS) - A high-level meeting was held today on overall security for the state funeral arrangements, burial, public tributes of former three-time Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Following the meeting, a press briefing was held by Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam and head of the security team of Begum Khaleda Zia and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, Brigadier General (Retd.) The meeting has finalized preparations for the funeral, burial, and security arrangements of national leader and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, who passed away at the Evercare Hospital at 6:00 am today. He emphasized Begum Khaleda Zia's historic role in restoring democracy, her three terms as Prime Minister, and her decades-long public service.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has expressed deep shock at the sad demise of three-time former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. On behalf of the DMP, its Commissioner, SM Sazzat Ali, conveyed the sadness. As a three-day state mourning will be observed, showing respect to Khaleda Zia from Wednesday to Friday. Considering the situation, the DMP commissioner has issued the instructions exercising his powers conferred by Sections 28 and 29 of the DMP Ordinance. During that time, all types of fireworks, bursting of crackers, flying lanterns and gas balloons have been banned in the DMP area.

Photo: CollectedANKARA, Dec 30, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Turkish security forces on Tuesday arrested 357 people during operations across the country against the Islamic State group, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. "During simultaneous operations carried out this morning by our police forces in 21 provinces, we apprehended 357 suspects linked to ISIS," the minister said on X, using another name for the group. "We have never given the slightest chance to those who try to bring this country to its knees through terrorism." Three police officers were killed Monday during an operation against the group in Yalova, in northwestern Turkey. Turkey shares a 900-kilometre (560-mile) border with Syria, where the jihadist group remains active.

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Dec 30, 2025 (BSS) - The government today issued a gazette notification, declaring a three-day state mourning from December 31 at the death of three-time former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Terming Begum Khaleda Zia as the uncompromising leader of the movement to restore democracy, the gazette said the interim government is deeply saddened by her death. Special prayers will be held in all mosques across Bangladesh on Friday, January 2, 2026, for the eternal peace of the departed soul. Special prayers will also be held in other religious institutions.

DHAKA, Dec 30, 2025 (BSS)- The two matches of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)T20 matches scheduled for today and subsequently cancelled have beenrescheduled to January 4 in Sylhet, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)confirmed today. No BPL matches will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) in line with the generalholiday declared by the Government of Bangladesh on the first of three daysof national mourning for former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, who passedaway earlier today. The matches scheduled for January 1 and 2 at the Sylhet International CricketStadium will proceed as planned. The BPL Governing Council will issue a revised itinerary covering matchesscheduled from January 5 onwards in due course.

Following the announcement of the death of BNP chairperson and former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, a large gathering of party leaders, activists and members of the public assembled outside Evercare Hospital and Zia Uddan in the capital. Preparations are simultaneously underway to lay Begum Khaleda Zia to rest at Zia Udyan, located within the Parliament complex, beside the grave of her late husband, martyred president Ziaur Rahman. From the morning of Tuesday, a steady stream of party leaders and activists was observed at Zia Udyan. Many leaders and activists present at Zia Udyan were observed capturing photographs and videos on their mobile devices, while several broke down in tears. I have come today to hold on to a memory.”To manage the large assembly, security has been reinforced in multiple layers at Zia Udyan.

Traffic will remain restricted on several roads in the capital on Wednesday due to the movement of the convoy carrying the body of former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, according to Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). The funeral prayer (Namaj-e-Janaja) of Begum Khaleda Zia is scheduled to be held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building after Zuhr prayer on Wednesday, says a DMP media release. As per the DMP, the body will be taken from Evercare Hospital to the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building in the morning. Traffic restrictions have been imposed on the relevant roads during the movement of the convoy. The information was disclosed in a media release issued by DMP on Tuesday evening, signed by its Deputy Commissioner (Media), Talebur Rahman.

Burning fireworks, firecrackers and flying lanterns have been prohibited in Chattogram city on the last day of the Gregorian calendar. Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Hasib Aziz has issued six instructions imposing strict restrictions on public movement and gatherings, particularly around Patenga and Parki beaches. The restrictions will come into force from 6pm on Wednesday and remain effective for the next 24 hours, the CMP said. The instructions were issued under Sections 28, 29 and 33 of the Chattogram Metropolitan Police Ordinance, it added. Visitors will not be allowed to stay at Patenga and Parki beaches from Wednesday evening until the same time the following day.

DHAKA, Dec 30, 2025 (BSS) - The Chittagong Stock Exchange PLC (CSE) has expressed profound grief and shock over the death of Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The CSE leadership characterized Begum Khaleda Zia as a three-time successful Prime Minister and an uncompromising leader in the nation’s struggle for democracy. The CSE added her death represents the loss of a national guardian and constitutes an irreparable loss for the entire country. The CSE further noted that the nation would forever remember her significant contributions with the deepest respect. In the message, the CSE offered prayers for the eternal peace of her departed soul and extended heartfelt condolences to her bereaved family members.

DHAKA, Dec 30, 2025 (BSS)--The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has postponed all matches under its jurisdiction today as a mark of respect for the former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. "In respect of the nation's mourning and in honour of Begum Khaleda Zia's legacy, the BCB announces that today's scheduled BPL T20 2025-26 matches have been cancelled and will be rescheduled," the media release stated. At the same time, the Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM)has postponed nine matches of the Dhaka First Division Cricket League (2025-26 season), scheduled to be held from 30 December 2025 to 1 January 2026. "The postponed matches will be rescheduled and a revised itinerary will be issued in due course," the CCDM said in a separate press release. "During this period of mourning, we extend our deepest condolences," the release added.

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Photo : File PhotoDHAKA, Dec 30, 2025 (BSS) – The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) has expressed its deepest condolences on the passing of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, the first female Prime Minister of Bangladesh and the second female head of government in the Muslim world. In a message of condolence, the AmCham said, “Her exemplary leadership marked a defining chapter in Bangladesh’s modern history. She broke barriers and reshaped the legacy of women’s leadership in South Asia and beyond. We remember her national leadership and democratic legacy in shaping the economy, education, and nation building,”The AmCham also said, “We believe the nation will remain united and draw lessons from her resilience, empathy, and dedication to public life.

President Volodymyr Zelensky warned a day earlier Russia was preparing theground for an attack on Kyiv, calling on residents of the capital to be onalert. Moscow on Monday said Ukraine had launched drones at Putin's secluded home inthe Novgorod region, between Moscow and Saint Petersburg. Kyiv stressed Moscow had provided no evidence, despite almost 24 hourstranspiring since Russia made the claim. US President Donald Trump -- who spoke to Putin on Monday -- directedcriticism at Kyiv on Monday, despite Ukraine calling the incident a Russianfabrication. Putin has repeatedly said that Russia intends to seize the rest of Ukrainianland he has proclaimed as Russian if diplomacy fails.