BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia will be laid to eternal rest, alongside her husband late President Ziaur Rahman, at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital on Wednesday (December 31).
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir informed it as the special meeting of the Council of Advisers held on Tuesday.
The janaza will be held at the Jatiya Sangsad South Plaza and the adjoining Manik Mia Avenue after Zohr prayers.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus chaired the meeting at the state guest house Jamuna in the morning while BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir attended the meeting at a special invitation.
After the meeting, Law Adviser Professor Dr Asif Nazrul briefed the media in front of the Jamuna.
He said on behalf of Begum Khaleda Zia's family and the BNP, Mirza Fakhrul expressed gratitude to the interim government and thanked the Chief Adviser for providing all necessary support, including security arrangements, for Begum Khaleda Zia.
At the meeting, Prof Yunus assured that the government would provide all necessary assistance regarding the janaza and burial of the former Prime Minister.
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