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NATORE, Jan 16, 2026 (BSS) - A special prayer was held here seeking eternal peace for the late former BNP Chairperson and three-time Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.

The prayer event was organized by members of the local Hindu community in the Roy Amhati area of the district town around 11:00 am. BNP-nominated candidate from Natore-2 constituency Advocate M Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu attended the programme as the chief guest.

Speaking on the occasion, Dulu said Begum Khaleda Zia was equally respected by people of all religions and always worked for the welfare of the country, risking her life for democracy and the people. 

He said BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, following the ideals of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, is now leading the party and will guide the nation in the future.

Professor Sushant Kumar Sarkar, Head of the Neuromedicine Department of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital, presided over the programme. 

District BNP convener Rahim Newaz, former Natore Municipality mayor Kazi Shah Alam, District Ulama Dal general secretary Shafiqul Islam, and representatives of the local Hindu community including Krishna Pad Sarkar and Manoj Kumar Sarkar were present, among others.