Dhaka, Feb 13 (V7N) — BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman offered Friday prayers at the Navy Headquarters Mosque in the capital. After the prayers, he participated in a special prayer for the party’s absolute victory in the 13th national election and for the forgiveness of the departed soul of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.

Special prayers were also held nationwide after Friday prayers at all mosques, including the National Mosque Baitul Mukarram. The BNP additionally requested prayers at temples, churches, pagodas, and other places of worship across the country.

Earlier, in a press release on Thursday (February 12) night, the BNP urged citizens not to hold any celebratory processions or meetings after the party’s landslide election victory, instead encouraging participation in the nationwide prayer.

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