BNP chairperson and former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia. Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Jan 2, 2026 (BSS) - Special prayers will be held in all mosques across the country today after Jummah prayers for former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. The letter said prayers seeking eternal peace of Begum Khaleda Zia's departed soul will be offered nationwide after today's Jummah prayers. Following her demise, the government has declared three days of state mourning. The IF has instructed its divisional and district offices to ensure proper observance of the mourning programme and to take necessary measures for organizing the special prayers in line with the directive.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 02, 2026 11:23 UTC