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BARISHAL, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS) - A two-day documentary exhibition highlighting 
the life and political journey of former BNP Chairperson and three time Prime 
Minister Begum Khaleda Zia was inaugurated on Sunday afternoon at Bell's Park 
in the city.

The exhibition, which began at 4:30 pm, was organised jointly by the Bogura 
Media and Cultural Society-Dhaka and Swadhinata Forum-Barishal.

BNP National Executive Committee member Abu Naser Muhammad Rahmatullah 
attended the inauguration ceremony as the chief guest. Speaking on the 
occasion, he said Begum Khaleda Zia never compromised on the principles of 
democracy, freedom of expression and religious values in state governance. 

Despite facing political adversity, repression and torture, she remained 
steadfast in her ideals, which earned her recognition as a stateswoman, he 
added.

Muhammad Rahmatullah said that the documentary exhibition would play a 
significant role in familiarizing the younger generation with Begum Zia's 
political life, struggles and ideals.

The event was chaired by Alhaj Md Nurul Amin, convener of Swadhinata Forum-
Barisal while Bogura Media and Cultural Society-Dhaka Finance Secretary Ishaq 
Asif, its Office Secretary SM Humayun Kabir, valiant freedom fighter and 
senior journalist Nurul Alam Farid, Barishal District Bar Association 
President Advocate Sadiqur Rahman Lincoln and former General Secretary of 
Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB) Barishal and President of Abdur 
Rahman Biswas Smriti Parishad Dr Aminul Haque, among others, were present.