Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- A civic memorial service has been organised to mark the first death anniversary of late BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia.

The meeting, organised by a "civil society" group at the South Plaza of the Parliament Building on Dec 28, is expected to be attended by the president, prime minister, her family members, as well as politicians, academicians, intellectuals, journalists, professionals and cultural figures.

BNP Media Cell Member Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed the plan on Friday.

Initiatives have been taken to publish a special memorial book at the memorial service on Khaleda's life, political philosophy, work experience, personality, leadership, contributions to the country and several underdiscuss...