A third-grade student named Lamia and her mother Rabeya Khatun attended the funeral prayer of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia at the South Plaza of the National Parliament on Wednesday morning. They came to pay their final respects to the late leader, joining others who gathered to say goodbye.

Speaking to Amar Desh, Lamia said she had heard from her parents that Khaleda Zia was a kind person who never harbored jealousy and loved everyone. Her mother, Rabeya Khatun, expressed deep sorrow over Khaleda Zia’s death, describing her as someone who made great sacrifices for the country. Rabeya mentioned that their family originally came from Keraniganj and now lives in Shahbagh, and that Khaleda Zia’s patriotism inspired her to attend the funeral.

Rabeya also noted that Khaleda Zia endured imprisonment and severe suffering for a long time, and she prayed for the departed leader’s peace.