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 13, 2017
November 13, 2017

Non-partisan govt a must

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday demanded the next parliamentary polls be held under a non-partisan government, claiming that no fair election would be possible with Sheikh Hasina in power.

November 9, 2017
November 9, 2017

I won’t do politics of vengeance against Hasina: Khaleda

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia says that she would not indulge in politics of vengeance against her political archrival Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina despite her abusive remarks against Ziaur Rahman’s family members.

November 9, 2017
November 9, 2017

Graft case: SC clears way for trial against Khaleda

The Supreme Court clears the way for a lower court concerned to run trial proceedings against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case.

November 6, 2017
November 6, 2017

Graft case: SC order on Khaleda’s plea Nov 9

The Supreme Court is to pass an order on Thursday, November 9, on an appeal filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking its order to stay the trial proceedings of Zia Charitable Trust corruption case against her and allow her lawyers to further cross-examine nine prosecution witnesses of the case.

November 5, 2017
November 5, 2017

US envoy Shannon to meet Khaleda

Visiting US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas A Shannon is going to call on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.

November 2, 2017
November 2, 2017

Govt designing blueprint to keep me away from election: Khaleda

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia blames the government for “drawing a blueprint design” in a bid to keep her away from politics and election by implicating with politically motivated cases.

October 31, 2017
October 31, 2017

2 buses 'torched' near Khaleda’s motorcade in Feni

Miscreants set fire on two buses near the motorcade of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia when it was crossing Feni Sadar upazila this afternoon.

October 30, 2017
October 30, 2017

Intensify diplomatic effort to repatriate Rohingyas: Khaleda

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia calls upon international communities and powerful countries to mount pressure on Myanmar to ensure safe return of Rohingyas, who fled to Bangladesh following persecution of Rakhine.

October 29, 2017
October 29, 2017

Khaleda reaches Cox’s Bazar to visit Rohingya camps

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia reaches Cox’s Bazar from Chittagong to visit the Rohingya camps in Ukhia upazila and distribute relief materials among the displaced Myanmar nationals.

October 26, 2017
October 26, 2017

Graft case: Order on Khaleda's re-cross-examination plea Monday

The Supreme Court fixes October 30 to pass an order on a petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking its directive on the trial court concerned to allow her lawyers for re-cross-examination of nine prosecution witnesses of Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case.