DHAKA, Jan 2, 2026 (BSS) – The nation observed the three-day state mourning following the death of three-time former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. In addition, special prayers and Munajat were arranged at every mosque across the country on Wednesday seeking forgiveness for the departed soul of Begum Khaleda Zia while special prayers were also organized at places of worship of other religions. Condolence books were opened at Bangladesh missions abroad at the death of the former Prime Minister. Begum Khaleda Zia, who breathed her last on Tuesday morning at the age of 80, was laid to eternal rest with full state honor beside her husband Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman's grave at Zia Udyan in the capital on Wednesday. Before the burial, millions of people from all walks of life including foreign guests and diplomats joined the namaz-e-janaza of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 02, 2026 18:15 UTC