BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia

BNP’s show of force on Airport Road and a political culture that refuses to change

For an outside observer, it must be baffling that the BNP, having witnessed what the actions of the last 15 years did to the Awami League in three short weeks this summer, never even considered the fact that if they didn’t play fast and loose with people’s precious time like Sheikh Hasina used to, it would set a nice contrast in the minds of voters and the young generation.

Zia Orphanage Trust graft case: SC to hear Khaleda's petitions on Nov 10

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has fixed November 10 for hearing two leave to appeal petitions filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging the High Court verdict that doubled her five-year jail term in Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case

Khaleda delivers first public speech in over 6.5yrs

A day after her release from house arrest, former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia today delivered a speech at a BNP rally at the capital’s Naya Paltan over a video link..This is the first time Khaleda, 79, delivered a public speech at a political rally more than six and a ha

Set aside thoughts of revenge, unite to rebuild country: Khaleda

She hoped for the situation to normalise soon

Khaleda Zia gets renewed passport

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia received her renewed passport last night

Khaleda admitted to hospital again

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was admitted to Evercare Hospital in Dhaka early today after she fell ill

BNP back to streets after 8 months

BNP's rally demanding the party Chairperson Khaleda Zia's immediate and unconditional release started in front of the party's central office in Nayapaltan this afternoon

Khaleda Zia's health deteriorates, taken to hospital

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been taken to Evercare Hospital in the capital for a health check-up, said Shairul Kabir Khan, a member of the BNP's media cell

Khaleda returns home after 5 months

The former prime minister had been admitted to Evercare on August 9 last year and treatment for various health complications

November 27, 2018
November 27, 2018

No polls for convicts sentenced to over 2yrs: HC

The High Court has said, a convict sentenced to more than two years in jail cannot contest the election, even if an appeal is pending.

November 25, 2018
November 25, 2018

Gatco graft: Lower court asked to finish trial by 6 months

The High Court directs lawyer court concerned to finish by six months the trial proceedings of Gatco corruption case filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and others in 2007.

November 20, 2018
November 20, 2018

Zia Orphanage Trust: Khaleda files appeal against HC verdict

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday filed a petition with the Supreme Court, challenging the High Court verdict that increased her punishment in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case.

November 19, 2018
November 19, 2018

Charitable Trust Case: Khaleda files appeal against lower court judgment

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday appealed to the High Court, challenging the lower court verdict that sentenced her to seven years' imprisonment in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case.

November 15, 2018
November 15, 2018

Taken back to jailfrom BSMMU: HC order on Khaleda's plea deferred till Nov 18

The High Court defers the delivery of its order on a writ petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging the government decision to take her back to jail from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).

November 15, 2018
November 15, 2018

Khaleda talks politics at Niko hearing

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday told a Dhaka court that her party leaders had been kept busy with cases at a time when the preparation for the national election was underway.

November 14, 2018
November 14, 2018

Niko graft hearing deferred on Jan 3

Today’s hearing in Niko graft case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and others has been adjourned until January 3 next year.

November 14, 2018
November 14, 2018

HC order on Khaleda's plea tomorrow

The High Court will pass an order tomorrow on a writ petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, challenging the government's decision to send her back to jail from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).

November 13, 2018
November 13, 2018

Khaleda looks to contest from jail

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who has been in jail since February 8 for conviction in a graft case, wants to contest the upcoming parliamentary polls from three constituencies, and nomination forms were bought for her yesterday.

November 13, 2018
November 13, 2018

Hearing on writ petition today

The High Court is set to hold hearing on writ petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia today that challenged the legality of the government's decision to take her back to jail from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).