In photos: Khaleda Zia's funeral
The three-time prime minister will be laid to eternal rest beside the grave of her husband and former president Ziaur Rahman at Zia Udyan, which is located behind the parliament, around 3:30pm
BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia's coffin was first taken to her son Tarique Rahman's residence in Gulshan from Evercare Hospital this morning (31 December).
Family members, and BNP leaders and activists paid their last respects to her there.
Verses from the Holy Quran were recited at the time, with Tarique Rahman taking part in the recitation.
From there, Khaleda's remains were taken to the National Parliament grounds.
The namaz-e-janaza was held at 3pm across the inner ground of the parliament, its outer premises, and the entire stretch of Manik Mia Avenue.
The three-time prime minister will be laid to eternal rest beside the grave of her husband and former president Ziaur Rahman at Zia Udyan, which is located behind the parliament, around 3:30pm.
After battling multiple illnesses for a long time, Khaleda Zia passed away at Evercare Hospital around 6am yesterday (30 December).
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