DHAKA, Nov 30, 2025 (BSS) - A special prayer was offered at the Uttara office of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) today seeking the early recovery of Begum Khaleda Zia, the three-time former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan, former President Kazi Moniruzzaman, Senior Vice-President Inamul Haq Khan, Vice-President Md. Rezowan Selim, Vice-President (Finance) Mizanur Rahman, Vice-President Md. Shihab Uddowza Chowdhury, members of the current Board of Directors, former directors as well as chairmen and co-chairmen of various standing committees attended the prayer event, said a BGMEA press release.

Speaking briefly at the beginning of the programme, BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan, former President Kazi Moniruzzaman and Director Dr. Rashid Ahmed Hossaini recalled the significant and uncompromising contributions of Begum Khaleda Zia to the country's democratic journey with profound respect.

A special munajat was offered seeking her good health and quick recovery, which was led by Dr. Rashid Ahmed Hossaini.

The gathering also offered prayers for the eternal peace of the late Annisul Huq-- former BGMEA President and former Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation-to mark his death anniversary, which is also observed today.