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

May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016

Gatco Graft: Khaleda to file plea seeking SC stay

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia files a leave to appeal petition with the Supreme Court seeking its stay on the trial proceedings of Gatco corruption case against her.

May 3, 2016
May 3, 2016

Comment on Joy: Tk 1cr defamation case against Khaleda

A Tk 1-crore defamation case is filed with a Comilla court against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for her saying that prime minister’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy has US$300 million in a bank account.

May 3, 2016
May 3, 2016

Joy hits back at Khaleda's allegation

Prime minister's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy has hit back at BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia over her statement that senior journalist

May 1, 2016
May 1, 2016

Govt wants to cling to power forever: Khaleda

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia alleges that the ruling Awami League government is cooking all necessary recipes to cling to power forever.

April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016

People feeling insecure: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says people have no security of their lives at present as killings and enforced disappearances are going on across the country.

April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016

Khaleda’s plea accepted, arson case hearing deferred to June 5

A Dhaka court defers to June 5 the next hearing of the Jatrabari arson attack case filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia as she could not appear before it due to her physical illness.

April 26, 2016
April 26, 2016

Govt shifting blame for recent killings: Khaleda

Blaming the head of the government for the recent killings, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia says the government is shifting the blame to other people in a bid to hide facts.

April 25, 2016
April 25, 2016

Graft case: Khaleda asked to appear before court May 5

Dhaka court asks BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to appear before it on May 5 to submit her statement against the depositions given by 32 prosecution witnesses in Zia Charitable Trust graft case.

April 24, 2016
April 24, 2016

Graft case: Khaleda to skip court hearing tomorrow

BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia will not appear before a Dhaka court tomorrow in a Zia Charitable Trust graft case.

April 19, 2016
April 19, 2016

Khaleda to sit with senior leaders this evening

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will sit with the party’s senior leaders to discuss the country's current situation.