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

October 31, 2018
October 31, 2018

Dialogue, election can’t be fruitful with Khaleda in jail: BNP

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says no dialogue and election will be fruitful keeping their chairperson Khaleda Zia in jail.

October 31, 2018
October 31, 2018

Zia Orphanage Graft Case: Khaleda's jail term raised to 10 years

The High Court enhances the punishment of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia from five years of imprisonment to 10 years in Zia Orphanage Trust Corruption case.

October 30, 2018
October 30, 2018

Court to decide whether Khaleda can contest polls: Anisul

Law Minister Anisul Huq today says that it is up to the court to decide whether BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia can participate in the upcoming national election or not.

October 30, 2018
October 30, 2018

Zia Charitable Trust Graft Case: Khaleda jailed for 7 years

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was convicted in Zia Charitable Trust corruption case and sentenced to seven years' rigorous imprisonment by a special court in her absence yesterday.

October 29, 2018
October 29, 2018

BNP announces protest programme against Khaleda's verdict across country tomorrow

BNP is to hold protest programmes at district headquarters and major towns across the country against the verdict by a Dhaka court which awarded the party's Chairperson Khaleda Zia seven years of rigorous imprisonment.

October 26, 2018
October 26, 2018

Khaleda's adviser Muktadir, 4 others sent to jail

A Sylhet court yesterday sent BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's adviser Khandakar Abdul Muktadir to jail in a case filed against unnamed people for attack on police on October 15.

October 24, 2018
October 24, 2018

‘Explain why Khaleda shouldn’t be granted bail in Cumilla arson case’

The High Court issues a notice asking the government to explain why BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia should not be granted bail in an arson case filed in Cumilla.

October 15, 2018
October 15, 2018

Zia Orphanage Trust graft case: HC extends Khaleda’s bail till Oct 23

The High Court extends till October 23 its earlier order that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case in which she is currently serving five years jail term.

October 15, 2018
October 15, 2018

ZIA Charitable Trust: Trial to go on in Khaleda's absence: HC

The High Court yesterday cleared the way for continuing trial in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in her absence.

October 14, 2018
October 14, 2018

Khaleda denied bail in Cumilla arson case

The High Court denies bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in an arson case filed against her under the Special Powers Act in Chauddagram of Cumilla in 2015.