Senior officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Nepalese Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma and Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath will be present at the funeral. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the visit in a post on social media platform X yesterday, stating that the speaker would represent Pakistan at the funeral. The presence of high‑level dignitaries underscores Khaleda Zia’s long‑standing political stature and her role in regional relations during her tenure as prime minister. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is expected to arrive in Dhaka to pay his respects. Bhutanese Foreign Minister D.N.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 30, 2025 13:22 UTC