Pakistan’s Speaker conveys state condolences to Tarique over Khaleda’s death

Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Wednesday, December 31, met BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and conveyed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Pakistani President, Prime Minister, Field Marshal and people of Pakistan over the sad demise of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.

Sadiq handed over a letter from Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to the BNP Acting Chairman.

During the meeting, he recalled Khaleda Zia’s remarkable political leadership and noted her vital role in promoting historical affinities, mutual respect and cooperation between our two nations.

The Speaker attended the namaz-e-janaza of Khaleda Zia and paid last respect to her.

Earlier, Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider visited the BNP office to offer condolences over Khaleda Zia’s demise.

BNP Chairperson and three-time former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was laid to rest beside her husband and late President Ziaur Rahman at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital on Wednesday afternoon.

She was buried around 4:30 pm with state honour following her namaz-e-janaza at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.

Members of her family, high-ranking state officials, government authorities, foreign guests, diplomats and BNP-nominated politicians were present.

Source: UNB