BNP leaders pray for Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s recovery, praising her as enduring democracy symbol. Photo: BSS

KHULNA, Dec 21, 2025 (BSS) - BNP Information Affairs Secretary and party candidate for Khulna-4 constituency Azizul Bari Helal today said that despite imprisonment, repression and conspiracies, BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia continues to remain a symbol of democracy in Bangladesh. 

He made the remarks at a doa mahfil held at Terokhada Upazila of the district on Saturday, seeking Khaleda Zia's recovery.

Earlier in the day, Helal attended a views-exchange meeting with women at Chagladahi Dhankhali in Terokhada, where he urged people to pray for Khaleda Zia's early recovery.

He said people across the country have been offering prayers for her recovery, adding that people from different parts of the world are also praying for her health.

In the evening, Helal joined separate views-exchange meetings with members of the Hindu community in Karalia and attended a waz mahfil at Ichamati as the chief guest.

Leaders and activists of BNP and its associate bodies were present on the occasion.