, Jan. 5 -- BNP senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Monday described Khaleda Zia as an exceptional leader whose name is closely linked with Bangladesh's political journey, democratic movement, and the long struggle to establish people's voting and fundamental rights.

"Khaleda Zia is a unique name in the history of Bangladesh, the history of democracy, the struggle to establish people's rights and voting rights, and the history of freedom of speech," he said.

Dr Moyeen, a BNP Standing Committee member, made the remarks while talking to journalists after visiting the grave of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia at Zia Udyan in the capital.

Earlier, the BNP leader, along with leaders of the Agriculturists Associa...