CUMILLA, Jan 27, 2026 (BSS) - A doa mahfil was held in the district today seeking eternal peace for the departed soul of former BNP Chairperson and three-time Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.

The event was organised by the BNP of Ward No. 12 of Cumilla city at Hochhamia High School ground this noon.

Monirul Haque Chowdhury, BNP-nominated candidate for the Cumilla-6 constituency, attended the gathering as the chief guest. 

Central BNP member Syed Jahangir Alam, Metropolitan BNP General Secretary Yusuf Molla Tipu, Organizing Secretary Rajiur Rahman Rajib, South District BNP Senior Vice President Amiruzzaman Bhuiyan, Organizing Secretary Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan Swapan, former Metropolitan Swechchhasebak Dal president Nizam Uddin Kaiser, former Metropolitan BNP joint convener Ataur Rahman Chuti, and leaders and activists from various BNP wings and affiliated organisations were present. 

The programme was organised by Jubo Dal leaders Mohiuddin Hossain and Saiful Islam Roni.

Speaking at the event, Monirul Haque Chowdhury described Begum Khaleda Zia as a "staunch leader of democracy" and "a champion for the freedom-loving people of the country" who never compromised with oppressors. 

"Inspired by her resolute leadership, BNP will continue to work for building a prosperous Bangladesh," he added.