BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. File PhotoDHAKA, Dec 31, 2025 (BSS) - A number of distinguished foreign dignitaries attended the funeral process of three-time former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, reflecting strong regional solidarity and respect for Bangladesh during a moment of national mourning. Dhungyel, Foreign Minister of Bhutan, Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India, Bala Nanda Sharma, Foreign Minister of Nepal. Millions of people from across Bangladesh attended the namaz-e-janaza of BNP Chairperson and three-time former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital. Khaleda Zia was later laid to eternal rest beside her husband Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman grave at Zia Udyan with state honour around 4:50pm today.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 31, 2025 11:21 UTC