The Namaaj-E-Janaza (funeral prayer) of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was held on Wednesday afternoon (December 31) at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, with millions of people participating.
The government has tightened restrictions on the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products near schools, hospitals, clinics, sports grounds, and children’s parks.
Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq met with BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday (December 31), expressing condolences over the death of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus arrived at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital on Wednesday to attend the funeral prayers of BNP chairperson and former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
Diplomats from 32 countries, including ambassadors, high commissioners, and heads of international organisations, have left the Baridhara diplomatic area to attend the janaza of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia at Manik Mia Avenue at 2:00pm today.
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed a message of condolence to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.