Khaleda Zia Laid to Rest; Jaishankar Delivers PM Modi's Condolence Letter

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News18•31-12-2025, 23:21
Khaleda Zia Laid to Rest; Jaishankar Delivers PM Modi's Condolence Letter
- •Khaleda Zia's body moved to Zia Udyan in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar for burial next to her husband, Ziaur Rahman.
- •Jaishankar handed over PM Modi's condolence letter to the BNP leader's son during the funeral.
- •The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government made extensive arrangements, expecting large crowds in Dhaka.
- •Funeral prayers were scheduled for Wednesday at 2 pm local time at the South Plaza of the National Parliament House.
- •Zia was a central figure in Bangladesh politics for over four decades, serving as Prime Minister multiple times and having a notable rivalry with Sheikh Hasina.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh bids farewell to political stalwart Khaleda Zia amidst state arrangements and international condolences.
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