, Dec. 30 -- BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is likely to be laid to rest beside her husband late President Ziaur Rahman at Zia Udyan in the capital's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar.

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed shared the information with the media on Tuesday.

He said Khaleda Zia's namaz-e-janaza is likely to be held on Wednesday (December 31) at Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka after Johr prayers.

Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia passes away

"After the janaza, she may be buried next to her husband, martyred President Ziaur Rahman, at Zia Udyan," Salahuddin said.

Begum Khaleda Zia, a three-time former prime minister and BNP chairperson, passed away at 6 am on Tuesday while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hosp...