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

December 5, 2019
December 5, 2019

‘BSMMU couldn’t submit Khaleda’s medical report under govt pressure’

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir claims that BSMMU prepared BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s medical report last night, but they could not submit it before the court under pressure from the government.

December 5, 2019
December 5, 2019

SC judges halt hearing on Khaleda’s appeal amid chaos by pro-BNP lawyers

A group of pro-BNP lawyers shout and make chaos in a courtroom during the hearing of the party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s bail appeal in a corruption case, forcing all the six judges of the Appellate Division including the chief justice to leave the courtroom.

November 30, 2019
November 30, 2019

No one will be allowed to lead lavish life with illegal money: PM

Terming making money illegally ‘a disease’, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has warned that her government will not allow anybody to lead a lavish life with stolen money.

November 28, 2019
November 28, 2019

SC asks BSMMU to submit Khaleda’s health reports

The Supreme Court (SC) has sought medical reports on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition while hearing her bail petition in Zia Charitable Trust corruption case.

November 27, 2019
November 27, 2019

Corruption case: HC orders ex-BNP whip Shahidul to surrender

High Court (HC) orders BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s adviser and former BNP whip Shahidul Huq Jamal to surrender to the trial court in seven days in connection with a corruption case.

November 26, 2019
November 26, 2019

BNP men clash with police in High Court area

BNP leaders and activists lock into a clash with police in High Court area to press home their demand for immediate release of the party’s Chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.

November 17, 2019
November 17, 2019

SC fixes Nov 25 for hearing Khaleda’s bail plea

The Supreme Court fixes November 25 for hearing an appeal filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging the High Court order that rejected her bail petition in Zia Charitable Trust graft case in which she was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment by a lower court.

November 14, 2019
November 14, 2019

Khaleda files appeal challenging HC’s bail order

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia files an appeal with the Supreme Court challenging a High Court order that rejected her bail in Zia Charitable Trust graft case in which she was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment by a lower court.

November 13, 2019
November 13, 2019

Khaleda not getting proper treatment: Selima Islam

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s sister Selima Islam claims that the BNP chief is not getting treatment properly despite doctors come to meet her regularly.

October 28, 2019
October 28, 2019

Khaleda in stable state, happy with treatment: BSMMU authority

Health condition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is now stable with significant improvement in some cases, the authorities of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University says.