Civil society organisers have invited original articles on the life, political career and legacy of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia for a commemorative book marking her first death anniversary.

The organisers have set November 30 as the submission deadline ahead of a memorial meeting scheduled for December 28 at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban in Dhaka.

National Professor Mahbub Ullah announced the initiative on behalf of the organisers in a press release issued on Friday.

The organisers have invited politicians, journalists, writers, researchers, academics, economists, professionals and people who worked closely with Khaleda Zia to contribute to the publication.

Each article must be between 1,200 and 1,500 words and should be original, fact-based and analytical. Only selected submissions will be published following editorial review.

Interested contributors have been asked to send their articles to nagorikshoronshova@gmail.com by November 30.

The proposed publication will cover 12 broad themes, including Khaleda Zia's life and leadership, democratic movements, opposition to autocracy, foreign policy, national sovereignty, women's education and empowerment, and parliamentary politics.

Other subjects include her economic philosophy, struggles for voting rights and democracy, press freedom, governance and accountability, and personal recollections from those who knew or worked with her.

The organisers have also encouraged contributions exploring lesser-known aspects of her life, including her final days, personal values and experiences in public office.

According to the press release, the President, Prime Minister and members of Khaleda Zia's family are expected to attend the December 28 memorial meeting.

Prominent politicians, academics, intellectuals, journalists, professionals and cultural personalities are also expected to participate.

Alongside the commemorative book, the organisers plan to produce a documentary highlighting Khaleda Zia's political career, leadership, struggles and contributions to Bangladesh.

They hope the publication and documentary will serve as historical records of her life and political legacy for future generations.

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister and longtime BNP chairperson, died on December 30, 2025, while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka.

The December 28 gathering will therefore take place two days before the first anniversary of her death.