BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia

Khaleda acquitted in 5 defamation cases

The cases were filed against Khaleda Zia during the last Awami League tenure over derogatory remarks about Liberation War, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and former PM Sheikh Hasina

‘Mother of Democracy’: Movie to be made on Khaleda Zia

Following the end of Sheikh Hasina’s regime, a filmmaker has expressed interest in making a movie about BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.

Khaleda shifted back to cabin from CCU

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was taken back to a cabin at Evercare Hospital from the coronary care unit (CCU) this morning, her personal physician said.

Govt to invite Yunus, Khaleda, WB president to Padma Bridge inauguration

The government will invite Dr Muhammad Yunus, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and World Bank president to the Padma Bridge inauguration ceremony on June 25.

11 cases against Khaleda: Charge framing hearing on Sept 20

A Dhaka court today set September 20 for hearing on charge framing against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in 11 cases, including one filed over sedition.

BNP’s efforts regarding Khaleda Zia’s treatment abroad ongoing: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today at a press conference said that the party’s efforts regarding advanced treatment of chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia abroad is “ongoing”.

Take steps for Khaleda Zia’s release on bail

Meetings between seven BNP lawmakers and Khaleda Zia over the last two days have brought to the fore the issue of whether the former prime minister would be released on bail or parole.

Gatco graft: Hearing on charge framing against Khaleda deferred for her illness

A Dhaka court defers the hearing on charge framing against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 16 others in Gatco graft case till July 15, as the BNP chief was not produced before the court due to illness.

Govt pushing Khaleda Zia towards tragic consequence

The BNP yesterday alleged that the government was pushing Khaleda Zia towards a tragic consequence through torturing her physically and mentally.

September 5, 2018
September 5, 2018

Khaleda graft case: Security beefed up at old central jail

Multi-layer security measures were taken at the old Dhaka central Jail in Old Dhaka's Nazimuddin Road where for the first time the trial proceedings in Zia Charitable Trust corruption case against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia is held in presence of the former premier.

August 22, 2018
August 22, 2018

BNP leaders fail to meet Khaleda on Eid day

BNP senior leaders fail to meet the party Chairperson Khaleda Zia at the Old Dhaka Central Jail in the capital on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.

August 13, 2018
August 13, 2018

HC grants 6-month bail to Khaleda in defamation case

The High Court grants a six-month bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a defamation case filed in Narail for making derogatory remarks on martyrs of the Liberation War and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

July 29, 2018
July 29, 2018

Comilla arson: Khaleda seeks HC bail

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia files an appeal with the High Court seeking bail in a 2015 arson case of Comilla lodged under the Special Powers Act.

July 25, 2018
July 25, 2018

PM’s remark over Khaleda’s illness ‘inhuman’: BNP

BNP terms 'inhuman and vindictive' Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent comment that Khaleda Zia is 'faking illness' in jail to avoid appearance in court.

July 25, 2018
July 25, 2018

Khaleda’s bail in Zia Orphanage case till July 31

The High Court extends till July 31 its earlier order that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case.

July 19, 2018
July 19, 2018

BNP to hold rally tomorrow for Khaleda's release

BNP will stage a rally in Dhaka tomorrow to press home the party’s demands for immediate release of its Chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail and her better treatment.

July 18, 2018
July 18, 2018

Khaleda’s bail in Zia Orphanage case extended

The High Court extends till July 26 its earlier order that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case.

July 13, 2018
July 13, 2018

Khaleda's HC bail extended till July 19

The High Court yesterday extended till July 19 its earlier order that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case.

July 12, 2018
July 12, 2018

Denying entry to Carlile not consistent with India’s democracy: BNP

BNP expresses grave concern as British lawmaker Lord Alexander Carlile, also a legal consultant to the party's imprisoned Chairperson Khaleda Zia, is denied entry into India.