BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia took Iftar with orphans and ulemas (Islamic scholars) on Friday, the first day of the fasting month of Ramadan.

The BNP chief hosted the iftar party at Eskaton Ladies Club in the capital.

Khaleda Zia exchanged pleasantries with the orphans from different orphanages in the capital before the iftar.

A munajat will be offered before the iftar praying salvation of the departed soul Arafat Rahman Koko, the youngest son of the BNP Chairperson,  and seeking divine blessings for peace and progress of the country.

Over 200 orphans from Fakirapool Jamia Islamia Madrasa, Rahmate Alal Islami Mission and other orphanages of Khilgaon and Tejgaon attended the iftar programme.

Top leaders of 20-party alliance were also present.

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