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 5, 2018
October 5, 2018

Send Khaleda to BSMMU now: HC

The High Court yesterday directed the government to immediately admit BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for treatment.

October 3, 2018
October 3, 2018

Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case: Khaleda’s bail extended

The High Court extends till next three working days its earlier order that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case in which she is currently serving a five-year jail term.

October 3, 2018
October 3, 2018

Khaleda's appeal hearing to continue today

The High Court (HC) yesterday resumed hearing on an appeal filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, challenging the trial court's verdict that sentenced her to five years' imprisonment in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.

October 2, 2018
October 2, 2018

2 Defamation Cases: SC upholds Khaleda's bail

The Supreme Court yesterday upheld the High Court orders that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in two separate defamation cases filed in Dhaka and Narail.

September 30, 2018
September 30, 2018

Cumilla murder case: Hearing on Khaleda’s bail plea Oct 3

A Cumilla court fixes October 3 for continuing the hearing of a bail petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in connection with a murder case.

September 28, 2018
September 28, 2018

Khaleda seeks stay on trial

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday filed a revision petition with the High Court (HC) seeking a stay on the proceedings against her in Zia Charitable Trust graft case.

September 26, 2018
September 26, 2018

ACC’s plea seeks date for verdict in Zia Charitable graft against Khaleda

Anti-Corruption Commission submits a petition seeking closing argument in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and a date for the delivery of its judgment in the case against.

September 24, 2018
September 24, 2018

HC hearing on Khaleda’s plea over treatment tomorrow

The High Court fixes tomorrow for holding hearing on a writ petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking its order on the government to send her to specialised United Hospital for treatment.

September 21, 2018
September 21, 2018

Trial can go on without Khaleda's presence

A Dhaka court yesterday exempted BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia from personal appearance before it and decided to continue the trial of the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case inside Old Dhaka Central Jail in her absence.

September 20, 2018
September 20, 2018

Street movement only way to free Khaleda: Moudud

BNP standing committee member Moudud Ahmed yesterday said their party is taking necessary preparations to come up with street programmes to ensure Khaleda Zia's release from jail, and holding a credible election.