Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- High-level representatives from South Asian countries, including India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, attended the funeral of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.

Foreign guests paid their final respects to Khaleda Zia and met with her son, Tarique Rahman, to offer their condolences.

Jaishankar met with Zia's family members at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Wednesday, ahead of her funeral prayers. Bangladesh Law Adviser Professor Asif Nazrul and National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman were present at the meeting.

Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq also met with Zia's family members.

Adviser Nazrul and National Security Adviser Rahman today met visiting EAM Jaishankar, Spea...