BNP senior leader and former minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has said that serving in the cabinet of former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia was the most significant and rewarding opportunity of his life.

“A dignified and just prime minister like the late Begum Khaleda Zia may not come to Bangladesh again,” he said.

Dr Moyeen Khan made the remarks while addressing a discussion and prayer meeting in her memory, organized by the Saudi Arabia-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries (SABCCI) in Dhaka on Sunday.

Former State Minister for Education Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon was present as the special guest, while SABCCI President Ashraful Haque Chowdhury delivered the welcome speech.

Recalling his experience working with Begum Khaleda Zia, Dr Moyeen Khan shared an emotional anecdote about being called to the Prime Minister’s Office after she had appointed a new secretary. “She asked me the name of the official and whether I had any objection to their appointment,” he said.

Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon said all the reforms in the education system during her tenure were driven by Begum Khaleda Zia. “If the ideals she left behind are implemented, true respect will be paid to her,” he added.

BNP advisor Enamul Haque Chowdhury, former senior secretary Shamsul Alam, and Atish Dipankar Science and Technology University Board of Trustees Chairman Shamsul Alam Liton also spoke at the event. Engineer Enayetur Rahman, Secretary General of SABCCI, thanked the participants.