Dhaka, Aug. 15 -- BNP's Presidential candidate and LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia became intertwined with the destiny of Bangladesh through her long struggle for democracy and the country's development.

"Today is a day of joy for us because on this day a leader was born who became intertwined with the destiny of Bangladesh. Through her struggle and leadership, she repeatedly restored democracy and took part in and led the struggle to make Bangladesh prosperous," he said.

Fakhrul made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a milad and doa mahfil organised by BNP at its central office in Nayapaltan in the capital on Saturday morning to mark Khaleda Zia's 81st bi...