In Comilla’s Burichang upazila, BNP nomination aspirant and local party president ATM Mizanur Rahman organized a large prayer gathering seeking the recovery of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, who is currently hospitalized. The event, held in the Sonodrom area of Varella South Union, brought together around 2,000 women. Rahman also arranged lunch for all attendees. Speakers at the event described Khaleda Zia as a steadfast leader who never compromised with the ruling Awami League and emphasized her importance to the nation. Religious leader Qari Nasrin Akter led the prayer, calling Khaleda Zia a symbol of unity for 180 million Bangladeshis. Rahman stated that Khaleda Zia’s illness resulted from political oppression and urged everyone to pray for her recovery. Several local BNP and affiliated organization leaders were present at the event, which reflected ongoing grassroots support for the ailing opposition leader.