German Embassy in Dhaka observes mourning for Khaleda Zia

The German Embassy in Dhaka has expressed its condolences over the death of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, marking the occasion by lowering flags to half-mast.

In a post shared on its official Facebook page on Wednesday, the embassy said that flags were flown at half-mast at the Franco-German Embassy as a mark of respect while mourning the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia. The embassy extended its thoughts and sympathies to her family and to the people of Bangladesh during this time of grief.

The gesture adds to a series of condolence messages and tributes from foreign missions and international partners following the death of the three-time former prime minister, reflecting the widespread recognition of her role in Bangladesh’s political history.

Begum Khaleda Zia passed away in Dhaka on early Tuesday at the age of 80.