Bangladesh first woman PM to be laid to rest beside husband Zia Ur Rahman today, India’s foreign minister Jaishankar, Pakistan national speaker to attend

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will be buried next to the former president’s wife later today Ziaur Rahman confirmed the official attendance at the Indian funeral at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital.

According to the statement made by the Ministry of External Affairs, India will be represented by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at the funeral ceremony. “External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will represent the Government and people of India at the funeral of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and President of Bangladesh Nationalist Party Begum Khaleda Zia,” the statement said.

Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, died on Tuesday at the age of 80 after a long illness. A central figure in the country’s politics for decades, she played a key role in restoring democracy after years of military rule and led Bangladesh for three terms.

His prayer-e-janaza It will be held in the South Plaza jatiya sangsad He will be buried next to Bhaban Ziaur Rahman is in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar. While preparations for the last rites continue, BNP leaders said that the funeral prayer will be performed by Beytül Hatibi. Mukarram At the National Mosque, BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan will conduct the proceedings.

BNP General Secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir appealed to participants to maintain discipline, avoid rushing or taking photographs, and ensure that the dignity and solemnity of the ceremony is maintained, The Daily Star reported.

He also appealed to the public to pray for the Zia family, especially for Khalidah Zia’s eldest and only surviving son and BNP deputy chairman. Tariq Rahman will continue his responsibilities towards the country by taking on the damage. Earlier in the day, the BNP Standing Committee met at the party chairman’s Gulshan office. Tariq Rahman.

Apart from preparations at the party level, the government announced that Khaleda Zia’s final journey will be carried out with full state support. honour.

Chief Counsel’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam He described the process from moving his body from Evercare Hospital to the South Plaza. jatiya sangsad After Bhaban, funeral prayers and burial will be held under high security. More than 10,000 police and Armed Police Battalion personnel will be deployed at key locations and members of the military will be deployed, The Daily Star reported.

To manage the movement, Dhaka Metropolitan Police determined the convoy route and stated that the body would be transported from Evercare Hospital via 36 July Expressway, Kuril flyover, Naval Headquarters area, Kamal Ataturk Boulevard, Airport Road, Mohakhali flyover, Jahangir Gate and Bijoy Sarani and then enter South Plaza through Gate No. 6.

Vehicle movement on the affected roads will be limited during the passage of the convoy and the public is asked to cooperate with law enforcement.

In parallel with the funeral arrangements, the government has declared three days of state mourning starting today.

Chief Counsel Mohammed said in a televised address on Tuesday. Dolphin After December 31 was declared a public holiday, a newspaper announcement was published by the Ministry of Public Administration. The decision was taken at the special advisory council meeting attended by BNP Secretary General Mirza. Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at the invitation of the government.

According to the notification, all government, semi-government, autonomous, semi-autonomous and private offices will remain closed today. However, emergency and essential services, including electricity, water, gas, fire services, ports, cleaning, telecommunications, postal services and health services, will continue their operations.

Hospitals, emergency medical personnel and vehicles carrying medical supplies and medicine were also exempt from the holiday.

Following the government’s decision, the Supreme Court and Bangladesh Bank issued separate notifications declaring a public holiday. In another newspaper announcement, The Daily Star officially announced that the cabinet department had declared three days of national mourning that will end on Friday.

BNP declared seven days of mourning along with state celebrations.

Senior general secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said black flags will be hoisted at all party offices across the country. Party leaders and activists will wear black badges and prayers will be held at all BNP offices.

Condolence books were opened at BNP offices, including the party’s residence, Halide Ziya’s residence in Gülşen. nayapaltan The head office and district level offices allow political leaders and well-wishers to record tribute messages for the former prime minister.

Prime Minister Modi expressed his condolences

As condolences continue to pour in, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the death of Khaleda Zia and offered condolences to her family and the people of Bangladesh. In a post on

Condolences from world leaders

Leaders from all over the world, including the prime ministers of Pakistan and Nepal, also paid their respects, while important diplomatic missions and international representatives also paid their respects. organizations He issued condolence messages acknowledging his contributions to the political and democratic development of Bangladesh.

• The United Nations expressed its deepest condolences to the family of Khaleda Zia and reaffirmed its solidarity with the government and people of Bangladesh. The European Union also expressed its condolences.
• The US Embassy in Dhaka said he played an important role in shaping the country’s modern history, while Russia said it would remember him for maintaining cordial bilateral relations during his three tenures as prime minister.
• Chinese Premier Li qiang and Foreign Minister Wang Yi sent condolences to Chief Advisor Mohammed Dolphin. Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen expressed his condolences to the BNP Deputy Chairman Tariq Rahman noted that the Chinese people will remember him with deep respect.
• Prime Minister of Pakistan shehbaz While Sharif described Khaleda Zia as a loyal friend of Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari also expressed his condolences.
• Malaysia, Nepal, Maldives and many other countries expressed similar sentiments. to recognise Its lasting impact on the political landscape of Bangladesh.
• In addition to the British High Commission, diplomatic missions including the embassies of Germany, France, Japan and Iran also issued statements of mourning for his death. Australia said it stands with the people of Bangladesh as they mourn the death of the former prime minister.

(via ANI Inputs)