Khaleda Zia's funeral will be held on Wednesday (December 31, 2025), as Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday (December 30) announced a three-day state mourning and a one-day general holiday following the death of the former prime minister.
In a televised address to the nation, Mr. Yunus urged people to maintain discipline and order during the funeral prayers and the observance of mourning across the country.
'A profound loss': Hasina pays tribute to Zia
“At the death of former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, I declare three days of state mourning and a one-day general holiday tomorrow on the day of her Namaz-e-Janaza (funeral prayers),” he said.
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