A citizens' memorial meeting will be held on 28 December at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) to mark the first death anniversary of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Organised on the initiative of civil society, the meeting is expected to be attended by the President, the Prime Minister, and members of Khaleda Zia's family.
The information was confirmed in a press release signed by National Professor Mahbub Ullah on behalf of civil society on Saturday. The release stated that distinguished politicians, academics, intellectuals, journalists, professionals, and cultural personalities from various walks of life will participate in the memorial meeting.
Commemorative book initiative
To make the memorial meeting meaningful and memorable, an initiative has been taken to publish a special commemorative book covering Khaleda Zia's life, political philosophy, career experiences, personality, leadership, and contributions to the country and nation, as well as various lesser-known aspects of her life. In this regard, prominent writers, researchers, and political analysts across the country have been invited to contribute articles for the book.The release further stated that the commemorative book will play an important role in presenting an accurate history of Khaleda Zia's political life and her role in the country's democratic movement to the younger generation. Further details regarding the preparations for the memorial meeting will be announced later, the release added.
