Bangladesh Secretariat Reporters’ Forum (BSRF) has expressed deep sorrow and condolences at the passing of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
In a condolence message, BSRF President Masudul Hoque and General Secretary Ubaidullah Badal said her death has created an irreparable vacuum in the nation’s political arena.
They said the nation would remember her with gratitude for long struggle and significant contributions to establishing democracy and safeguarding people’s rights.
Her role in the development of the multi-party democratic system and in movements to establish democracy and people’s rights will be remembered in history, they said.
They prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and expressed deep sympathy to her bereaved family members and party leaders and activists.