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RAJSHAHI, Aug 15, 2026 (BSS)- Special prayers and doa mahfil were held and 
food was distributed among the destitute in Rajshahi metropolis to mark the 
82nd birth anniversary of Mother of Democracy and former Prime Minister Late 
Begum Khaleda Zia.
 
This noon, in the Sapura area of Ward No. 15 of the city, Mahfuzur Rahman 
Riton, administrator of Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) and General Secretary 
of Rajshahi City BNP, distributed food among the poor as the chief guest at a 
programme organised by 'Amra BNP Paribar'.
 
Before the food distribution, a special dua and munajat were held seeking 
forgiveness for the soul of Deshnetri Late Begum Khaleda Zia.
 
Speaking as the chief guest at the programme, RCC Administrator Mahfuzur 
Rahman Riton said, "Mother of Democracy, former Prime Minister, the 
uncompromising Deshnetri Late Begum Khaleda Zia struggled throughout her life 
to establish democracy in the country and ensure the voting rights of the 
people."
 
He said, "Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is working to implement the 
unfinished dream of Late Begum Khaleda Zia. He is working tirelessly to build 
a new Bangladesh and for the welfare of the people of the country."
 
The organisers present at the programme were former Vice-President of 
Rajshahi city BNP Shahin Iqbal and former Councilor of Ward No. 15 Abdus 
Sobhan Liton.
 
Aslam Sarkar, vice-president of Rajshahi city BNP, was present as a special 
guest at the programme.
 
Also present at the time were Shah Makhdum Thana BNP Member Secretary Nasim 
Khan, Chandima Thana BNP Member Secretary Monirul Islam Jony, and leaders of 
local BNP and its affiliated organisations.