The namaz-e-janaza (funeral prayer) of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia may be held on Wednesday (31 December 2025), BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said on Tuesday.
He added that plans are underway to hold the janaza at Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka on the same day.
Salahuddin Ahmed said preliminary discussions are underway within the party regarding the arrangements for the janaza; however, the final decision will be announced after consulting all relevant parties.
Notably, the BNP Chairperson passed away around 6:00am on Tuesday (30 December) while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the capital. She was 80.