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 25, 2017
October 25, 2017

Khaleda to visit Cox's Bazar Sunday

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will visit Cox's Bazar to see the condition of the Rohingyas, who have fled to Bangladesh to escape persecution in Myanmar.

October 22, 2017
October 22, 2017

Khaleda to sit with standing committee members tomorrow

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will hold a meeting with her party’s standing committee members on Monday night to discuss the country’s latest political situation and work out its next course of political programme.

October 22, 2017
October 22, 2017

‘India wants inclusive polls in Bangladesh’

Visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tells BNP that her country wants the next general election in Bangladesh will be held in a free, fair and inclusive manner.

October 19, 2017
October 19, 2017

Khaleda's lawyers scuffle to get in front of cameras

Lawyers of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia get into a scuffle while competing to take the center stage in front of TV cameras on the court premises in Dhaka’s Bakshibazar area.

October 18, 2017
October 18, 2017

No plan to arrest Khaleda, says Quader

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader says the government has no plan to arrest BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia after her return home from London.

October 17, 2017
October 17, 2017

Khaleda awaits legal action: Home Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal says lawful action will be taken against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia after her return home from London.

October 17, 2017
October 17, 2017

Govt to make mistake if Khaleda arrested: Moudud

BNP Standing Committee Member Moudud Ahmed says that the government will make a mistake if it arrests the party Chairperson Khaleda Zia implicating her with “politically motivated” cases.

October 14, 2017
October 14, 2017

Khaleda to return home this week: Fakhrul

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will return home this week completing her treatment in London, party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announces it

October 12, 2017
October 12, 2017

Arrest order for Khaleda in 2 cases

Arrest warrants have been issued against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in two separate cases filed against her in connection with Zia Orphanage Trust corruption and over undermining the country's map and national flag.

September 15, 2017
September 15, 2017

Barring BNP relief team in Ukhia ‘abuse of state power’: Khaleda

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia condemns the government for “obstructing” its central relief team from going to Ukhia upazila in Cox’s Bazar to provide humanitarian assistance to Rohingya refugees.