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In frames: Khaleda Zia laid to rest with full state honour

Former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has been buried with full state honours. After a janaza at the south plaza of the national parliament on Wednesday, she was laid to rest beside the grave of her husband, former president Ziaur Rahman. The Bangladesh Army shared photos of different moments from the state burial and related information on its verified Facebook page.

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Former prime minister Khaleda Zia’s body being carried on a decorated gun carriage by members of the armed forces.
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Khaleda Zia’s body being placed on the decorated gun carriage
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Armed forces officers carrying the former prime minister’s coffin to the burial site
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Khaleda Zia’s body being carried to the burial site
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Army chief General Waker–uz–Zaman paying respects at former prime minister Khaleda Zia’s grave
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Distinguished personalities, including the chief adviser and the three service chiefs, at Khaleda Zia’s janaza
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Armed forces providing tight security as Khaleda Zia’s body is brought from her Gulshan residence ‘Firoza’ to the south plaza of the national parliament
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Armed forces providing tight security while carrying the former prime minister’s body
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A decorated team of the armed forces carrying Khaleda Zia’s body
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