1 5 Thousands of people gather to attend funeral prayers for former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia outside the national Parliament building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. (AP/PTI)ADVERTISEMENTHundreds of thousands gathered in Dhaka on Wednesday to bid farewell to former Bangladesh prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, as she was laid to rest near the parliament complex amid heavy security. Her funeral prayers were held at Manik Mia Avenue, drawing leaders and dignitaries from across South Asia and beyond. After the prayers, Zia was laid to rest with state honour beside her husband’s grave at around 4:30 pm local time. 5 5 People attend funeral prayers for former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia outside the national Parliament building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.

Source: The Telegraph December 31, 2025 14:22 UTC