Unable to deal with the sustained aggression from Ripon, Noakhalia managed to put up just 124-8 after being sent to bat first. Rajshahi cantered to the victory in 17.5 overs, reaching 125-4 and left Noakhali win-less after their third match in the tournament. Yasir Ali was also batting on 23 when Rajshahi confirmed the victory. Earlier fellow pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib gave Ripon ably support with 2-31. After Tanzim broke through the top order, Ripon applied pressure in middle overs, effectively ruining Noakhali's aspiration to recover from the early collapse.

Indian External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar. Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Dec 30, 2025 (BSS) – Indian External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar is to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to attend the funeral of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. “External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar will represent the Government and people of India at the funeral of Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party,” the Indian high commission in Dhaka said in a statement this evening. Begum Zia’s Janaza would be held after Zohr prayers while the high commission statement said Jaishankar would accordingly visit Dhaka on December 31. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier in the morning expressed deep sorrow at Begum Zia’s demise, recalling her contributions to Bangladesh and bilateral relations.

Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Dec 30, 2025 (BSS) – The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase today recommended approval of several key procurement proposals involving purchase of 70,000 metric tons of fertiliser, 50,000 metric tons of non-Basmati para-boiled rice, 10,000 metric tons of phosphoric acid and major infrastructure development under the Ministry of Shipping. Among the approved proposals, the Ministry of Food will procure 50,000 metric tons of non-Basmati parboiled rice through international open tender method at a cost of Taka 220.05 crore to strengthen national food reserves in the fiscal year 2025–26. To ensure uninterrupted fertiliser supply for agriculture, the committee also endorsed multiple proposals from the Ministry of Industries. The 1st revised project aims to enhance inland container handling, bulk cargo storage and logistics efficiency, at a cost of approximately Taka 184.91 crore. Officials said the approved procurements will play a crucial role in ensuring food security, fertiliser availability for farmers and improved inland water transport facilities across the country.

Three-time Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Eighth National Parliamentary Election - 1 October 2001:Under the caretaker government, the Eighth National Parliamentary Election was held on 1 October 2001. Begum Khaleda Zia assumed office as Prime Minister for the third time. Ninth National Parliamentary Election 2008:The military-backed caretaker government held the Ninth National Parliamentary Election on 29 December 2008. Eleventh National Parliamentary Election - 30 December 2018:The BNP-led Jatiyo Oikya Front participated in the Eleventh National Parliamentary Election, held on 30 December 2018 under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) also expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Begum Khaleda Zia. The BTF condolence message read that Begum Khaleda Zia was a strong and influential leader of Bangladesh politics. The Bangladesh Archery Federation (BAF) expressed profound grief and sorrow at the death of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. The Bangladesh Amateur Wrestling Federation, in a condolence message, expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Begum Khaleda Zia. Uttara Central Chess Club, in a condolence message, expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Begum Khaleda Zia.

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar. Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Dec 30, 2025 (BSS) – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to attend the Janaza prayer of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. “We have the confirmation that our Deputy Prime Minister will come here (Dhaka) and join the Janaza,“ Pakistan High Commission’s Press Counsellor in Dhaka Fasih Ullah Khan told BSS this evening. In a condolence message, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said, “Begum Zia was a committed friend of Pakistan. “President Asif Ali Zardari is deeply grieved by the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

The Advisory Council also decided that special prayers and supplications would be held in mosques across Bangladesh on Wednesday for the eternal peace of Khaleda Zia. Similar prayers will be organised at places of worship of other faiths. In addition, Bangladesh missions abroad will open condolence books for supporters to pay their respects.

This section of Urban Peak’s dorm-style youth shelter on Acoma Street in Denver is for minors, ages 12 to 18. There is now just one other homeless shelter in the state with designated space for youth, a 28-bed shelter called The Landing in Loveland. Homeless outreach workers in Colorado Springs, Boulder and elsewhere are calling Urban Peak to see if they have space for more teenagers. Urban Peak CEO Christina Carlson spins the pieces of an interactive art display made with blocks designed by residents of the youth homeless shelter. She credits Urban Peak — all three of the locations where she has lived — for helping her get through the past three years.

Bangladesh’s first female Prime ‌Minister, Khaleda Zia, died after a prolonged illness, her opposition ⁠Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said on ⁠Tuesday (December 30, 2025). “The BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister, the national leader Begum Khaleda Zia, passed away today at 6:00 a.m., just after the Fajr (dawn) prayer,” the party said in a statement. Also read: End of an era as Bangladesh ex-PM Zia diesKhaleda Zia, aged 80, had ‌advanced cirrhosis ‌of the liver, arthritis, ‍diabetes, chest ‍and heart problems, her doctors said. Khaleda Zia, a dominant figure for decades in the South Asian country’s turbulent power struggles, had vowed to run in elections next year, the first since a mass uprising toppled her arch-rival. The External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, will represent the Government and people of India at the funeral of Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.

The longtime chief of Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) and a three-time prime minister died earlier in the day in Dhaka after a prolonged illness. Earlier in a televised address to the nation, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced a three-day state mourning and a one-day general holiday. "At the death of former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, I declare three days of state mourning and a one-day general holiday tomorrow on the day of her Namaz-e-Janaza (funeral prayers)," he said. Yunus urged people to maintain discipline and order during the funeral prayers and the observance of mourning across the country. Yunus said the government will provide all kinds of cooperation regarding Zia's burial and funeral.

Bangladeshi-Swedish writer Taslima Nasreen, who has been living in exile since being expelled by the Khaleda Zia government in Bangladesh, is wondering if the ban on her book Lajja – and her 31-year-old exile – will finally come to an end with the former prime minister's death. Reflecting somberly on Khaleda Zia’s death, Taslima Nasreen, in a post on X, said the former prime minster had a successful life without much suffering except for the time when Sheikh Hasina jailed her for two years. AdvertisementShe goes on to wonder if with her death, “will the bans on the books not be lifted?”Taslima Nasreen said, “Khaleda Zia has passed away. I am thinking: with her death, will the bans on the books she had banned not be lifted?”Also Read | Was Khaleda Zia Indian? AdvertisementKhaleda Zia's funeral Khaleda Zia's funeral will be held after Zohr prayers at Parliament's South Plaza and the adjoining Manik Mia Avenue, Law Advisor Asif Nazrul was quoted as saying by news portal bdnews24.com.

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The Election Commission has expressed deep sorrow and condolences over the death of former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. The release stated that on Bangladesh’s former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia passed away at 6am on Tuesday. “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.” The Election Commission expressed profound grief and sorrow over her death. It added that Begum Khaleda Zia was an influential and important figure in Bangladesh’s democratic politics. The Election Commission prayed for the departed soul of the late Khaleda Zia and conveyed heartfelt condolences to her bereaved family, relatives, and colleagues.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urgently summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, back to Dhaka. The High Commissioner has been called to discuss bilateral relations. The foreign affairs adviser has acknowledged multiple times that there are strains in the bilateral relationship. Meanwhile, protests in Delhi and threats against the High Commissioner have led to the suspension of visa and consular services at Delhi and two other assistant missions. Additionally, Dhaka expressed concern over the persecution of minorities in India, rejecting comments made by India on the matter.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is addressing the nation at 12pm on Tuesday. The address is being broadcast simultaneously on Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar. During the address, he declared three days of state mourning and one-day general holiday.