DHAKA: Opposition leader and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia hosted an iftar party for diplomats working in Bangladesh on Wednesday.

Diplomats from some 30 countries including USA, UK, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan joined the party.

Begum Khaleda Zia reached the venue at around 5:30pm and exchanged pleasantries with the guests.

US Ambassador James F. Moriarty and British High Commissioner Stephen Evans sat beside Khaleda Zia and exchanged views.

Among the BNP leaders, Secretary General Khandaker Delwar Hossain, former Foreign Minister M Morshed Khan, BNP Chairperson’s advisor Shamser Mobin Chowdhury and other senior leaders attended.

BDST: 2007 HRS, AUGUST 18, 2010.