The funeral prayer of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia was held on Wednesday at 3:03 p.m. at the South Plaza of the National Parliament in Dhaka. The event drew millions of people, marking one of the largest gatherings in recent memory. Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, members of the Advisory Council, chiefs of the three armed forces, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, senior party leaders, and foreign diplomats attended the prayer. Before the prayer, her son and acting BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman addressed the crowd, asking forgiveness for any pain his mother might have caused and requesting prayers for her. The prayer was led by the Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. Crowds filled not only Manik Mia Avenue but also nearby streets, rooftops, and metro stations to participate. India sent a condolence message through its Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, who handed it to Tarique Rahman at the Parliament complex. Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq arrived in Dhaka to pay respects, as confirmed by the Pakistan High Commission.