Khaleda Zia’s death closes a brutal era of Bangladesh’s “Battle of the Begums”, marked by coups, assassinations, executions and mass protests that left thousands dead. Here is a timeline of that rivalry


Khaleda Zia death ends saga of revenge politics with Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh. Or will a new generation carry on? 'Battle of Begums' timeline

The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry voiced concern over what it called a systematic effort to portray isolated criminal incidents as organised attacks against Hindus.

Bangladesh calls attacks on minorities ‘isolated criminal acts’, downplays India’s concerns

BJMP outlines secular agenda amid the Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM), flagging a rise in attacks on Hindu minorities.

Amid rising attacks on Hindus, Bangladesh Minority Janta Party formed ahead of upcoming elections

Another Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh, days after Dipu Das burnt alive by mob

During the Hasina government, the GDP exceeded 8. Now, there is no import or export. Factories are closing. They totally destroyed Bangladesh by spreading hate and communal hatred among the common people. Many police officers have also been murdered, like Dipu Das, said Bahauddin Nasim.

‘Yunus govt destroyed Bangladesh, giving security to goons, terrorists’: Former MP

After returning to Bangladesh after 17 years, BNP acting chief Tarique Rahman addressed a rally in Dhaka, repeatedly calling for peace and stability. He is set to visit his ailing mother Khaleda Zia at Evercare Hospital, as party supporters gathered in large numbers.

'Liberation of 2024, sacrifice by Hadi, and hope for unity': Tarique Rahman pitches 'new Bangladesh' plan in first speech after arrival

Bangladesh faces mounting political turmoil as a home ministry official resigned amid unrest over activist Sharif Osman Hadi’s killing. Violence claimed another life, while Muhammad Yunus faces pressure to reshuffle his interim government. BNP leader Tarique Rahman’s return adds to election tension.

Bangladesh Home ministry official resigns, Tarique Rahman returns amid pressure on Yunus — What's latest from Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman, son of ex-PM Khaleda Zia, returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in self-imposed exile. The 60-year-old BNP leader arrived in Dhaka with his family, greeted supporters at the airport, marking a major moment in national politics.

Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman returns to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile, gets grand welcome - FIRST pic here

Sharif Osman Hadi’s brother blamed Bangladesh’s interim government for failing to protect the slain Inqilab Mancha leader, warning it cannot escape accountability. He demanded swift arrests, said the murder aimed to derail elections, and vowed justice amid nationwide unrest and protests.

Another uprising in Bangladesh soon? Osman Hadi’s brother accuses Yunus govt of murder, warns 'You'll also have to flee if...'

Bangladesh’s interim government under Muhammad Yunus will take full responsibility for the family of Hindu worker Dipu Chandra Das, lynched over alleged blasphemy. Authorities found no evidence supporting the claim, arrested 12 suspects, and vowed justice as India raised concern.

'Differences of belief can never excuse violence': Yunus govt to take care of Hindu man's family killed amid Bangladesh unrest

Bangladesh faces renewed unrest after student leader Sharif Osman Hadi’s death triggered violent protests. A mob killing, minority attacks, the “Greater Bangladesh” map controversy, India-Bangladesh diplomatic tensions, and uncertainty ahead of February elections have deepened the crisis.

Bangladesh on boil again: Hadi, Dipu Chandra's murder, mob on streets, Greater B'desh map controversy and upcoming polls - What's happening

Sheikh Hasina’s exile, the killing of Hadi, and Hindu lynching: A complete timeline of what happened between India-Bangladesh. All you need to know

After activist Sharif Osman Hadi’s killing, Bangladesh’s BNP alleged his accused shooter had links to Jamaat-e-Islami and received bail twice from senior Jamaat lawyer Shishir Manir. The incident triggered nationwide unrest, anti-India protests, and a diplomatic standoff

Osman Hadi shooter got bail twice with help of Jamaat leader? New claims emerge amid chaos in Bangladesh

A Bangladesh court sentenced Sheikh Rehana, sister of former PM Sheikh Hasina, to seven years in prison for corruption over illegal land allocation. Rehana’s daughter and UK MP Tulip Siddiq received two years. The verdict follows wider graft probes as Hasina remains in India after her ouster.

After death penalty, Sheikh Hasina now gets 5-year jail term in corruption case, sister also convicted

Zia’s only surviving child and the BNP’s acting chief, Tarique Rahman, who has lived in the UK since 2008, said he wants to be with his ailing mother, but cannot decide on his return alone amid the ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh.

Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia ‘very critical’; exiled son says he cannot decide his own return

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, 80, has been admitted to Dhaka's Evercare Hospital with a lung infection and remains in critical condition under specialist care in the CCU. Bangladesh Nationalist Party leaders have expressed concern

Former Bangladesh PM Begum Khaleda Zia 'critically ill' ahead of key polls

The Bangladesh Awami League has rejected the ICT death sentence for former PM Sheikh Hasina and demanded Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus' resignation. Calling the verdict illegal, the party announced nationwide protests until Nov 30, accusing Yunus of political conspiracy ahead of elections.

Bangladesh on boil again: Sheikh Hasina's party calls for nationwide protest, demands resignation of 'killer-fascist' Yunus

Addressing a press conference in Dhaka, Foreign Minister Tauhid Hossain said, "We have clearly informed India of our position. We have conveyed that we want her (Sheikh Hasina) back for judicial process."



'We want her back...': Bangladesh formally writes to India to facilitate return of Sheikh Hasina