Khaleda Zia, who served three times as Bangladesh's Prime Minister, passed away at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness in Dhaka. Today, her funeral prayer was offered at the western edge of Manik Mia Avenue. Dignitaries, including India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, joined the mourners. Dhaka police restricted traffic on several roads to facilitate the procession.
Among the mourners, BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman stood with party leaders and family members during the funeral prayer. Thousands of Bangladesh's citizens gathered to pay their final respects.
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Before the funeral prayer, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman addressed the public briefly, sharing memories about his mother.
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Khaleda Zia is to be laid to rest shortly. A massive crowd has gathered on Manik Mia Avenue, with citizens, party workers, and leaders congregating amidst tight security for the funeral prayer.
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Upon arriving in Dhaka, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met with BNP's acting chairman and Khaleda Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman. In a social media post, he shared delivering a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing India's government's and people's deep condolences and affirming Khaleda Zia’s vision and values guiding the India-Bangladesh partnership.
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Thousands gathered for Khaleda Zia's final prayer session. According to a report by Dhaka's Daily Prothom Alo, the mourners filled Dhaka's Manik Mia Avenue near the parliament. The funeral procession departed from Tarique Rahman's residence on Gulshan Avenue at 11:04 AM, including a red and green BNP bus carrying Tarique Rahman, his wife Zubaida Rahman, daughter Zaima Rahman, Arafat Rahman's wife, and other family members.
Source: aajtak
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To honor former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Dhaka. He landed around 11:30 AM on a special Indian Air Force aircraft, received by Bangladesh Air Force Base officials, including Foreign Ministry Secretary M. Farhad Hossain.
Farewell with State Honors
The funeral prayer followed the Zuhr prayer. According to the Chief Advisor’s press wing, arrangements were made throughout Manik Mia Avenue, including the parliament's interior and exterior complexes. Around 3:30 PM, Khaleda Zia will be buried with state honors next to her husband and former President Ziaur Rahman, a freedom fighter.
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International Delegates and Security
Numerous global leaders are set to attend Khaleda Zia's funeral. Representing the Indian government and people, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar will arrive in Dhaka on Wednesday alongside Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police have enacted stringent measures for security and smoother traffic flow.
