Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus delivered a televised address, simultaneously aired by Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar. "At the death of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, I declare three days of state mourning and a one-day general holiday tomorrow on the day of her Namaz-e-Janaza," he said in the televised address simultaneously aired by Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar at 12 noon. The Chief Adviser urged everyone to maintain discipline and order during the Janaza and observance of mourning. Expressing profound shock and sorrow, at the death of Begum Khaleda Zia, he said, "With her death, the nation has lost a great guardian". "It is very important for all of us to play our responsible role during this time," Prof Yunus added.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 30, 2025 07:14 UTC