, April 1 -- The Embassy of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria in Dhaka has announced the death of former Algerian President Mujahid Liamine Zeroual. He passed away on 28 March 2026 at the age of 84.

Zeroual served as Algeria's sixth President from 1994 to 1999, guiding the nation through a challenging period and voluntarily stepping down to uphold democratic principles. He is remembered for his leadership during difficult times and his efforts to strengthen Algeria's international relations, including the longstanding friendship between Algeria and Bangladesh.

The Embassy has opened a condolence book at its Baridhara premises (House 06, Road 13, Baridhara Diplomatic Zone, Dhaka-1212). It was available on 31 March from 2:00 pm ...