UAE President, PM and Deputy PM mourn death of Khaleda Zia

The United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice-President as well as Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum have expressed deep sorrow and profound grief at the demise of Begum Khaleda Zia, former prime minister of Bangladesh and chairperson of the BNP.

Both leaders conveyed their sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy on this great loss, praying to Almighty Allah to bestow His abundant mercy and forgiveness upon her, grant her a place in His eternal Paradise, and give patience and comfort to her family, relatives, and loved ones.

In addition, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE vice-president, deputy prime minister, and minister of the Presidential Court, also expressed deep sorrow and grief over the death of Khaleda Zia.

In a separate condolence message addressed to Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, the United Arab Emirates conveyed its deepest sympathies on the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia.

Three-time prime minister Khaleda Zia passed away at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka on 30 December. She was laid to rest with a state funeral the next day.