Board of Directors of Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC (UHRL) and Management of The Westin Dhaka, Sheraton Dhaka and HANSA – A Premium Residence expressed its deep sorrow and condolences at the passing of former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
As a mark of profound respect and in observance of national mourning, all cultural and entertainment events scheduled for the night of 31 December at The Westin Dhaka, Sheraton Dhaka and HANSA-A Premium Residence have been cancelled, according to a press release.
On behalf of Board of Directors and Management of Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC, owning company of The Westin Dhaka, Sheraton Dhaka and HANSA – A Premium Residence, extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prays for eternal peace and salvation of the departed soul.
Md Shakhawat Hossain, chief executive officer of Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC, said, “At this moment of deep national mourning, in solidarity with the people of Bangladesh and in tribute to the universally respected leader Begum Khaleda Zia—remembering her outstanding contributions to the people of the country as well as to the nation’s business and economy—we have decided to cancel all cultural events scheduled for the night of 31 December at our hotels.”
Further updates will be shared through official channels, it stated.
Former prime minister Khaleda Zia passed away at 6am on Tuesday while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the capital.
