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

June 11, 2018
June 11, 2018

Dispose of Khaleda’s bail hearings: SC to trial court

The Supreme Court directs the lower court concerned in Dhaka to dispose of the bail pleas of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in two defamation cases.

June 10, 2018
June 10, 2018

Khaleda to be sent to BSMMU today: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq says BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will be taken to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for a medical checkup today as her personal doctors claimed that she had suffered a mild stroke.

June 10, 2018
June 10, 2018

Khaleda didn't suffer mild stroke: AG

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has not suffered any mild stroke in the prison and she did not become senseless, Attorney General Mahbubey Alam tells the High Court.

June 9, 2018
June 9, 2018

Step to be taken for Khaleda’s treatment at BSMMU: Home Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan says they will take step for treatment of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) as per prescription of her personal physicians.

June 8, 2018
June 8, 2018

Appeal against Khaleda’s bail in Comilla cases this week: AG

The government will file two separate leave to appeal petitions with the Supreme Court this week challenging the High Court bail orders for BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in two criminal cases filed in Comilla, Attorney General Mahbubey Alam tells The Daily Star.

June 7, 2018
June 7, 2018

Comilla arson case: Khaleda appeals for speedy disposition

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s lawyer Khandker Mahbub Hossain prays to the High Court to direct the trial court concerned in Comilla to expeditiously hear and dispose of her bail petition in an arson case against her.

June 6, 2018
June 6, 2018

‘Fake birthday’ case: Magistrate proceeded Khaleda’s bail plea in wrong way, says HC

The High Court observes that the metropolitan magistrate concerned in Dhaka had proceeded in a wrong way with BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s bail petition in the “fake” birthday celebration case.

June 6, 2018
June 6, 2018

Comilla Arson Case: Khaleda seeks bail from HC

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday filed a petition with the High Court seeking bail in an arson case filed in Comilla, while a Narail court denied her bail in a defamation case.

June 4, 2018
June 4, 2018

Khaleda’s bail extended in Zia Charitable case

A Dhaka court extends BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s bail in Zia Charitable Trust corruption case until June 28.

May 31, 2018
May 31, 2018

SC extends stay on Khaleda’s bail

Supreme Court extends the stay against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s bail in two cases of murder and vandalism in Comilla.