BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia joined the Armed Forces Day reception today at the Senakunja in Dhaka Cantonment, marking her first appearance at the event in nearly 12 years (November 21). 

Shamsuddin Didar, a member of the BNP chairperson's press wing, confirmed the matter.

This is the Khaleda Zia's first participation in a state function since her imprisonment in February 2018. 

This is her first participation in the Armed Forces Day event since 2012.

On Tuesday night (November 19), Chief of General Staff of the Army Lt Gen Mizanur Rahman Shamim and Principal Staff Officer of the Armed Forces Division Lt Gen ASM Kamrul Ahsan delivered the invitation letter to the BNP chief.

This year’s Armed Forces Day programmes begin at 4 pm on Thursday at the Senakunja in the capital.

BDST: 1626 HRS, NOV 21, 2024
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