Pray for Koko, continue blockade, says Khaleda

Calling upon the country's people to pray for salvation of the departed soul of her son Arafat Rahman Koko, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday asked the leaders and activists of the 20-party alliance to continue the blockade programme peacefully, reports UNB.

"Madam (Khaleda) has requested all to pray for the eternal peace of her son Arafat Rahman Koko after every prayer," BNP standing committee member Rafiqul Islam Miah said.

He was speaking after a Qurankhawani held at the Gulshan political office of BNP chairperson Khaleda after Maghrib prayers.

A special munajat was also held after the Qurankhawani.