Khaleda Zia

Khaleda Zia visits US embassy to apply for visa

Party insiders said that all necessary arrangements have been made to send the 79-year-old former prime minister abroad for specialised treatment.

Khaleda acquitted in Zia Charitable Trust graft case

The HC scraped the trial court verdict that sentenced Khaleda and two others in the same case.

Armed forces day: Khaleda receives warm welcome at event

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia made her first public appearance in six years yesterday when she attended the Armed Forces Day reception at Senakunja in Dhaka Cantonment.

Chief Adviser Yunus makes special mention of Khaleda at Senakunja

"We are all very delighted and proud to have been able to have you in our midst"

Armed forces day: Khaleda to attend event today, first time in 12yrs

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is set to make her first public appearance in six years today at a programme in Dhaka Cantonment to commemorate Armed Forces Day.

Zia orphanage case: Khaleda’s 10-year jail term stayed by SC

The Supreme Court yesterday stayed the High Court verdict that doubled BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s jail term to 10 years in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case.

HC scraps 11 cases against Khaleda

The High Court yesterday scrapped the trial proceedings of 11 cases filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.

Better treatment: Khaleda, if able, to leave for London soon

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will be taken to London first and then to another country for advanced treatment very soon, if her condition allows, her personal physician Prof AZM Zahid Hossain said yesterday.

Khaleda cleared of 2 more cases

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was relieved from two more cases yesterday.

May 26, 2016
May 26, 2016

‘Dire consequences’ if Khaleda is arrested: BNP

BNP warns of “dire consequences” if the government arrests the party chief Khaleda Zia as per what it termed “plot to weaken BNP”.

May 25, 2016
May 25, 2016

Full text of Barapukuria graft verdict released

The High Court has released its full judgement that cleared the way for BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s trial in Barapukuria coalmine corruption case.

May 25, 2016
May 25, 2016

Jatrabari arson: Arrest order for Shimul, 26 others

Dhaka court issues arrest warrants against BNP chief’s personal assistant Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas and 26 for their alleged involvement in a petrol bomb attack on a bus in Dhaka's Jatrabari in January last year. Charges accepted against 38 including BNP's chief Khaleda Zia.

May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016

Khaleda asked to appear before court

A Dhaka court yesterday issued an order that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia must appear before the court on June 2, the next scheduled date for placing her self-defence statements.

May 18, 2016
May 18, 2016

British envoy calls on Khaleda

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Alison Blake meets BNP chief Khaleda Zia at the party’s Gulshan office.

May 16, 2016
May 16, 2016

BNP leader Rafiqul sent to jail

BNP Standing Committee member Barrister Rafiqul Islam Mia is sent to jail after his surrender in arson cases.

May 15, 2016
May 15, 2016

Graft case: HC clears way for Khaleda’s trial

The High Court clears the way for a lower court to continue trial proceedings against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Charitable Trust graft case.

May 15, 2016
May 15, 2016

Comment on Joy: Defamation case filed against Khaleda

A defamation case is filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for saying that the prime minister's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy has US$300 million in a bank account.

May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016

Khaleda, 26 other leaders charged

Police yesterday pressed charges against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 26 leaders and activists of the BNP-led 20-party

May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016

Khaleda charged for Darussalam arson attack

Police presses charges against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 23 others in two cases filed for arson attacks in Darussalam area of Dhaka.