Khaleda Zia Funeral LIVE: S Jaishankar Hands Over PM Modi’s Condolence Letter to Zia’s Son as People Gather at Dhaka Parliament
Khaleda Zia funeral LIVE Updates, Dhaka Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia passed away early on Tuesday morning while receiving medical treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. She was 80 years old. As chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), she remained one of the most powerful and influential figures in the country’s politics until her final days.
The death of Begum Khaleda Zia, a two-time former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has come at a very important moment in the country’s democratic journey. Her passing comes just as Bangladesh prepares for national elections in February 2026.
Khaleda Zia Funeral Live Updates
A large number of people gather at the Dhaka Parliament to pay their last tribute to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
Khaleda Zia Funeral Date
Bangladesh’s Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia died on 30th December, 2025, and her funeral is on 31st December in Dhaka, and she will be buried beside her late husband.
Khaleda Zia Father Name
Khaleda Zia’s father’s name was Iskandar Majumder.
Khaleda Zia son
Tarique Rahman and Arafat Rahman are the two sons of Khaleda Zia.
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14:18 (IST) 31 Dec 2025
Khaleda Zia funeral LIVE Updates, Dhaka Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia’s Final Journey to Zia Udyan Draws Huge Crowds in Dhaka
Khaleda Zia funeral LIVE Updates, Dhaka Bangladesh: Bangladesh News Today Live: Following the conclusion of funeral prayers on Wednesday, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s body, covered with the national flag, was escorted under tight security to Zia Udyan in Dhaka. She will be buried next to her late husband, President Ziaur Rahman, as thousands of mourners lined the route to pay their respects.
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14:17 (IST) 31 Dec 2025
Khaleda Zia funeral LIVE Updates, Dhaka Bangladesh: Massive Crowds Gather Around Dhaka Parliament for Khaleda Zia’s State Funeral
Khaleda Zia funeral LIVE Updates, Dhaka Bangladesh: Bangladesh News Today Live: Thousands of people kept pouring into the areas surrounding the Parliament complex and Manik Mia Avenue on Wednesday. Television footage showed densely packed streets, leaving little room for movement as the state funeral proceedings continued. News channels reported that the crowd kept growing steadily throughout the day.
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13:57 (IST) 31 Dec 2025
Khaleda Zia funeral LIVE Updates, Dhaka Bangladesh:
Khaleda Zia funeral LIVE Updates, Dhaka Bangladesh: Chief Advisor Dr Muhammad Yunus reached Parliament Complex to join Khaleda Zia's janaza as reported by The Daily Star.
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13:45 (IST) 31 Dec 2025
Khaleda Zia funeral LIVE Updates, Dhaka Bangladesh: Jaishankar Met Tarique Rahman
Khaleda Zia funeral LIVE Updates, Dhaka Bangladesh: On arrival in Dhaka, met with Mr Tarique Rahman @trahmanbnp, Acting Chairman of BNP and son of former PM of Bangladesh Begum Khaleda Zia. Handed over to him a personal letter from Prime Minister@narendramodi Conveyed deepest condolences on behalf of the Government and people of India. Expressed confidence that Begum Khaleda Zia’s vision and values will guide the development of our partnership. On arrival in Dhaka, met with Mr Tarique Rahman @trahmanbnp, Acting Chairman of BNP and son of former PM of Bangladesh Begum Khaleda Zia. Handed over to him a personal letter from Prime Minister @narendramodi.Conveyed deepest...
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13:40 (IST) 31 Dec 2025
Khaleda Zia funeral LIVE Updates, Dhaka Bangladesh: Who All are arrived for Last Tribute?
Khaleda Zia funeral LIVE Updates, Dhaka Bangladesh: Who all have arrived for the last tribute? Bhutan: Bhutan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Lyonpo D. N. Dhungyel, reached Dhaka on Wednesday morning to represent his government at the state funeral of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Nepal: Nepal’s Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma reached Dhaka late Monday night to represent his country at the state funeral of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath reached Dhaka this afternoon to participate in the state funeral of former Prime Minister...
