BAGERHAT, Jan 2, 2026 (BSS) - A Quran recitation, discussion and prayer meeting were held in Bagerhat today, seeking forgiveness and eternal peace for the departed soul of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.

The programmes were organised by BNP and its associate bodies, with Bagerhat Ward-6 BNP President Farukuzzaman presiding over the prayer meeting. Municipal BNP President Sheikh Shahed Ali Robi, Municipal Jubo Dal Convener Sumon Paik, Sadar Upazila Jubo Dal Convener Abul Hasan and Ward BNP General Secretary Haider Ali, among others, were present.

Speakers said the nation had suffered an irreparable loss due to the death of Begum Khaleda Zia, adding that her contribution to establishing democracy, sovereignty and human rights would be remembered in history. 

They prayed for the forgiveness and eternal peace of her departed soul and for strength for the nation to bear the loss.