, Jan. 2 -- day mourning observed in accordance with government directives, the Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu, with the participation of the Bangladeshi community, on Friday organized a special Du'a after Jumu'ah prayers at a local mosque in Kathmandu, seeking forgiveness and eternal peace for the departed soul of Desh Netri (National Leader) Begum Khaleda Zia, the late three-time elected Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

The SAARC Secretary-General, Ambassador Golam Sarwar; Bangladesh Ambassador to Nepal; officers and staff of Bangladesh Embassy; Bangladeshi professionals and businesspersons working in Kathmandu; and local people from various walks of life, were present during the special prayer.

With the assistance of Qur'an Hafiz from ...