Khaleda laid to eternal rest

Crowds filled Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue as mourners headed towards Manik Mia Avenue for Khaleda Zia's funeral. At their Gulshan residence, Tarique Rahman recited verses from the Holy Quran beside his mother's coffin before it was taken under heavy security to the parliament complex. Draped in the national flag, the coffin was carried by armed forces to the South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. Before the namaz-e-janaza, Tarique addressed the gathering and sought prayers for his mother. He then joined the namaz-e-janaza alongside senior BNP leaders, political figures, the chief adviser, and the heads of three forces. Later, Khaleda was laid to rest at Zia Udyan beside her husband, former president Ziaur Rahman. Tarique sprinkled soil on her grave and offered floral tributes at the graves of his parents.

Photo: Amran Hossain, Prabir Das, Firoz Ahmed, Palash Khan, BNP Media Cell