A massive funeral prayer for 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 Building in Dhaka. The event drew an unprecedented crowd, with people filling Manik Mia Avenue and surrounding areas for several kilometers. Many who could not find space joined the prayer from nearby metro rail stations and rooftops of residential buildings. 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 funeral. Eyewitnesses reported that the entire area around the Parliament complex, including adjacent streets and alleys, was packed with mourners. Residents were seen praying from their rooftops and offering prayers for Khaleda Zia. Before the prayer concluded, Tarique Rahman delivered a brief address, asking forgiveness for any hurt his mother may have caused and requesting prayers for her soul. The funeral was described as one of the largest in recent memory, reflecting Khaleda Zia’s enduring influence and the deep public sentiment surrounding her passing.