Khaleda Zia

Restore democracy

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday called on party leaders, activists, and the people to move forward to reestablish democracy, which she says is facing obstacles.

Khaleda reaches Gulshan residence amid warm welcome

Supporters waved party flags and chanted slogans as the vehicle, with Khaleda seated in the front and her daughters-in-law in the back entered

Opinion / What Khaleda Zia’s return means for the BNP

Khaleda Zia's return is not merely a personal event.

Zubaida Rahman sets foot on home soil after 17 years

On September 11, 2008, she left for London with her husband and had remained abroad until now

Khaleda Zia returns home from London

Khaleda Zia, accompanied by her two daughters-in-law Zubaida Rahman and Syeda Sharmila Rahman, is now on way to her Gulshan residence

Watch / Thousands gather to welcome Khaleda Zia at Dhaka airport

A heavy deployment of uniformed and plainclothes law enforcement personnel has been observed at key points since early today

Khaleda Zia’s return to help democratic progress: Fakhrul

After four months of medical treatment, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia is returning home today

Khaleda Zia on her way back home

The special air ambulance carrying BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia left London last night and is scheduled to reach Dhaka this morning.

Khaleda leaves London for Dhaka in air ambulance

Fakhrul urges BNP supporters to keep roads free, ensure SSC students can reach exam centres

January 14, 2025
January 14, 2025

The power of silence in a bitter political rivalry

Just six months ago, the tables were completely turned. Khaleda was under house arrest, while her party was desperately appealing for her to be allowed to travel for medical care.

January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025

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.

January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025

Khaleda and Tarique reunite after 7yrs

It had been precisely 2,732 days since BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia met her only surviving son.

January 8, 2025
January 8, 2025

Khaleda Zia transits Doha, now on her way to London Heathrow

The former prime minister is on her way to London for advanced medical treatment

January 6, 2025
January 6, 2025

Khaleda to go to London on Qatar emir's air ambulance

Khaleda is set to leave Dhaka for London at 10:00pm Tuesday

December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024

Khaleda to skip Dec 21 rally due to illness

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will not attend the rally of Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal scheduled for Saturday (December 21) due to illness

December 15, 2024
December 15, 2024

Khaleda to attend political rally on Dec 21 after 7 years

If Khaleda attends the rally, it will be her first public appearance at a political event since 2017

November 27, 2024
November 27, 2024

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.

November 27, 2024
November 27, 2024

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.

November 22, 2024
November 22, 2024

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.