Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq today handed over Islamabad's condolence message to BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman. Photo: BNP Media CellDHAKA, Dec 31, 2025 (BSS) - Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq today handed over Islamabad's condolence message to BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman on the death of former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, reflecting Pakistan's deep respect for Bangladesh's late uncompromising leader. Sadiq met Tarique Rahman at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban this afternoon and formally conveyed the condolence message, according to a post shared on the BNP's verified Facebook page. He was received at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) by the Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan High Commission's Press Counsellor in Dhaka Fasih Ullah Khan told BSS. The flight carrying Sardar Ayaz Sadiq landed at the Dhaka airport at around 11:50am, HSIA spokesperson Flight Lieutenant Masud said.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 31, 2025 09:31 UTC