Dhaka, Dec 30 (V7N) — Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has offered prayers for the late BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, asking Allah to grant her eternal peace.

In a post on his verified Facebook account on Tuesday morning, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman wrote:
“Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un. May Allah Almighty have mercy on former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, forgive her, and accept her as a guest of His beloved Paradise.”

He also prayed for strength for the bereaved family, writing, “May Allah Almighty grant patience to her relatives, loved ones, and colleagues. Ameen.”

Begum Khaleda Zia, the country’s first female Prime Minister, passed away at the age of 80 while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. She breathed her last at around 6:00 am on Tuesday (December 30), Bangladesh time.

Her death has prompted condolences and prayers from leaders across the political spectrum, marking a moment of national mourning.

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