Under a winter sky and heavy with grief
Bangladesh has bid farewell to Begum Kaladzizia, the nation's first female prime minister
Draped in red and green of the national flag, her body arrived at Manikmia Avenue
where hundreds of thousands had gathered, some since dawn, standing united in silent sorrow
We are here to bid our final farewell. People from all walks of life, beyond political differences
have gathered with tears and heavy hearts. She was an uncompromising leader who earned the nation's respect
We are deeply saddened today. She was a historic figure who gave so much to the nation
That is why we have all come here, to pay our respects. Security was tied as foreign ministers from across South Asia
and other international and local dignitaries, including interim leader Mohammed Yunus, gathered to pay their respects
Bangladesh pauses as it bids farewell to a leader who helped shape its destiny for more than three decades After prayers Khalid Azia was laid to rest beside the body of her husband
former President Zia al-Rahman at Zia Udayan in Dhaka, in a moment rich with history and symbolism
Khalid Azia was our national leader. Today's funeral shows how deeply she was loved by the people
Her legacy will be written in history, in gold. We pray for her eternal peace
Zia's son Tariq Rahman returned from 17 years in exile to say prayers for his mother
Many believe he will carry forward Kalidazia's political legacy. If anyone was hurt by her words, behavior or actions while she was alive
I seek forgiveness on her behalf. Please pray for her salvation and that she may rest in heaven
As Bangladesh lays Begum Khalidazia to rest, the nation bids a final farewell to a towering leader
whose strength and sacrifice will live on its history. Janbichaudri, Al Jazeera, Dhaka