President Mohammed Shahabuddin expressed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family members. President Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Ekushey Padak winning renowned dancer and actress Zeenat Barkatullah. In a condolence message, the prime minister said that Zeenat Barkatullah was a renowned cultural personality, adding her death was an irreparable loss to the cultural arena of the country. She prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep symphony to the bereaved family members. Earlier on Wednesday, Renowned Dancer Zeenat Barkatullah has passed away  due to old-age complications. She was 72 years old.

President MD Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Natore district Awami League (AL) President, Member of Parliament from Natore-4 (Gurudaspur-Baraigram) constituency and valiant freedom fighter Professor Abdul Quddus on Wednesday, August 30. In a message, President said, the Head of State prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family.  Prime Minister also expressed her condolence in a message, said, "Throughout his life, he (Quddus) has performed his organisational responsibilities by remaining steadfast to the ideals of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the politics of Awami League."  Sheikh Hasina said, "Abdul Quddus gained place in the hearts of the common people of his constituency as well as the entire Natore district." He breathed the last today, at a private hospital of the Capital Dhaka. He was 77. Kuddus, was a freedom fighter, president of Natore district unit of Awami League, was elected MP of Natore-4 constituency for five times.  

President Mohammed Shahabuddin, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Principal Motiur Rahman, a former member of Awami League Central Working Committee, former president of Mymensingh district Awami League, former religious affairs minister and valiant freedom fighter on Monday. President said In a condolence message, "the nation will forever remember Motiur Rahman's contributions to the Liberation War and education sector." Prime Minister said in a message that, Motiur Rahman was a dedicated leader of Bangladesh Awami League.  “Motiur Rahman performed his organisational duties, remaining steadfast to the ideals of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the politics of the Awami League — defying uncountable inducement and repeated imprisonment,” she said.  Earlier at 11:00pm on Sunday, Motiur Rahman breathed his last while undergoing treatment at Nexus Hospital in Mymensingh.  A valiant freedom fighter and recipient of the Ekushey Padak award for his outstanding contribution in the Liberation War. Motiur was elected a member of parliament from Mymensingh-4 in 1986, 1996, and 2008. In 2014, he was appointed as the minister of religious affairs. He also held the positions of president and general secretary of Mymensingh District Awami League for an extended period.

A 58-year-old has appeared in an Australian court to face charges of dangerous driving leading to the fatal crash. The driver of the bus that veered off the road killing ten wedding guests in Australia appeared in court on Tuesday. The man, 58, made an appearance in an Australian court to face charges of dangerous driving leading to the fatal accident. The accident occurred at 11:30 p.m. local time (1330 GMT) on Sunday near the town of Greta, known for its vineyards and wedding venues. The bus had been chartered to ferry guests from a wedding held at a local winery. In the rural Hunter region of New South Wales (NSW), where the accident occurred, locals placed flowers near the crash site and gathered at a nearby church for a solemn candlelight vigil. Driver granted bail, Australia's deadliest road accident in 16 years At the court, magistrate Robyn Richardson expressed concern for the driver's "wellbeing." "I see here before me a man suffering," she said while granting him bail. He remained head bowed throughout the proceedings. According to law enforcement officials, the 58-year-old is accused of driving at excessive speed in what was believed to be foggy weather conditions, causing Australia's deadliest road accident in the past 16 years. The bus, carrying a total of 35 passengers, saw the driver lose control while negotiating a roundabout, causing it to topple onto its side, killing nine passengers almost immediately. One other passenger died later in hospital. Passengers complained of speeding Authorities conducted initial alcohol testing on the driver, which yielded negative results. However, they have focused their attention on the reported complaints from passengers regarding the driver's alleged erratic speeding prior to the crash. Acting Assistant Police Commissioner David Waddell said: "The speed was too quick for him to negotiate that roundabout, causing the vehicle to fall onto its left side." As the investigation continues, fourteen people remain hospitalized, with two in intensive care, according to the latest police update.

Leaders from every corner of the globe briefly united Thursday in homage to Queen Elizabeth II, after the world's longest-serving monarch died at her Scottish home at age 96. Tributes poured in -- from countries she had ruled over to those she had been at war with, from tiny territories to the mightiest governments on the planet, and from centuries-old institutions to nations that had not yet been born when she took the throne. Here are some of the accolades to Queen Elizabeth, who had ruled the United Kingdom since 1952 and was also head of state in 14 Commonwealth countries around the world. - 'Timeless decency' - Global tributes were led by the Commonwealth, the association of countries that were previously part of the British empire as well as its remaining overseas territories. South Asia, where Britain was the colonial power until just before Elizabeth's reign began, paved the way, with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying he was "pained" by her death. In the southern hemisphere, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa described how he and the queen had reminisced together about Nelson Mandela, while Kenya's president-elect William Ruto hailed her "admirable" leadership of the Commonwealth. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid tribute to her "timeless decency" and said her death marked the "end of an era." On the other side of the world, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Elizabeth, who as queen was Canada's head of state, was a "constant presence in our lives -- and her service to Canadians will forever remain an important part of our country's history." The smallest Commonwealth members also paid tribute, with David Burt, premier of tiny British territory Bermuda, hailing her "life of undimmed duty". - 'Unmatched dignity and constancy' - US President Joe Biden called the queen the first British monarch to make a personal connection with people around the world, as he ordered flags at the White House and government buildings flown at half-staff in her honor. "Queen Elizabeth II was a stateswoman of unmatched dignity and constancy who deepened the bedrock alliance between the United Kingdom and the United States. She helped make our relationship special," he said. - 'Symbol of reconciliation' - Others who have taken a less friendly view of Britain also sent tributes. Russian President Vladimir Putin offered his condolences to King Charles III, wishing the new monarch "courage and resilience" after his mother's passing -- even as Britain leads the West in imposing sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. While Germany, which in the queen's lifetime went from Britain's greatest enemy to a powerful ally, hailed her as a "symbol of reconciliation" after two world wars. "Her commitment to German-British reconciliation after the horrors of World War II will remain unforgotten," said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida echoed that sentiment. "She played a significant role in creating world peace and prosperity," Kishida said, adding the queen's death was a "big loss" to the international community. Argentina, which fought and lost a bitter war with Britain over the Falkland Islands in 1982, expressed its "regret" over Elizabeth's passing. In a terse statement from the foreign ministry, the government offered its sorrow and said it "accompanies the British people and her family in this moment of grief." - 'Grace, dignity, and dedication' - At the United Nations, the Security Council held a minute of silence. Queen Elizabeth had been "widely admired for her grace, dignity and dedication around the world. She was a reassuring presence throughout decades of sweeping change," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. - Pope prays - In the Vatican, Pope Francis said he was "deeply saddened" by her death and would pray for the late queen as well as King Charles. - 'Elizabeth the Steadfast' - European Union leaders expressed regret at the death of the queen, who was Britain's head of state throughout its entire EU membership and eventual departure. "Once called 'Elizabeth the Steadfast', she never failed to show us the importance of lasting values in a modern world," said EU council president Charles Michel. - Fellow monarchs - Philippe, King of the Belgians and who has a close family link to the British aristocracy, hailed the queen as "an extraordinary personality." King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden called her "a good friend of my family and a link to our common family history." Spanish King Felipe VI said she "wrote the most relevant chapters of history." And Saudi King Salman noted that "Her Majesty was a model of leadership that will be immortalized in ... history." - 'Remarkable friend' - Ireland's President Michael Higgins called Queen Elizabeth II "a remarkable friend" who had "great impact on the bonds of mutual understanding between our two peoples". Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, who supports Scotland's independence from the rest of Britain, called her death "a profoundly sad moment for the UK, the Commonwealth and the world." And French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the queen as "a friend of France... who marked her country and her century as never before". - Queen 'to all of us' - Even far-right President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil, which does not have particularly close ties to Britain, paid homage. Bolsonaro, seeking re-election next month, declared three days of national mourning and called Elizabeth "a queen not just to Britons, but to all of us." Source: AFP/BSS AH

President Md. Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep shock at the death of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh ameer Allama Shah Ahmad Shafi. The President and the Prime Minister expressed deep shock and sorrow in different condolence messages sent to the news media. On Friday evening Allama Ahmad Shafi died while undergoing treatment at Asgar Ali Hospital in the capital. Earlier in the afternoon he was airlifted to Dhaka from Chattogram Medical College Hospital and was admitted at the hospital. Mentionable, Allama Shah Ahmad Shafi (104) was suffering from different old age complexities for long period including diabetes, high blood pressure and breathing problem. AH