Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday said Begum Khaleda Zia emerged as Bangladesh's most popular leader despite repeated attempts to destroy her politically and take her life.

"Despite all attempts to destroy this leader and take her life, she overcame everything and emerged as the most popular leader in Bangladesh. The people of Bangladesh gave her that recognition both before and after her death. She left us with that recognition. That is the greatest source of happiness for us," he said.

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Khosru made the remarks while speaking at a milad and doa mahfil organised by the BNP at its central office in Nayapaltan in Dhaka ...