Khaleda Zia

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.

Khaleda returns home after 6 days in hospital

Thousands of party activists, along with senior BNP leaders, are escorting Khaleda's convoy back to her Gulshan residence

‘Mother of Democracy’: Movie to be made on Khaleda Zia

Following the end of Sheikh Hasina’s regime, a filmmaker has expressed interest in making a movie about BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.

December 17, 2023
December 17, 2023

National election strategies for resolving the ‘Conflict Trap’

Can Bangladesh be rid of the recurring cycle of violence?

October 22, 2023
October 22, 2023

The Election Commission’s credibility problem

A number of controversial decisions, actions and statements of the EC itself has put it in this situation.

October 14, 2023
October 14, 2023

BNP stages token hunger strike seeking Khaleda's treatment abroad

BNP this morning started a three-hour token hunger strike in the capital demanding its Chairperson Khaleda Zia's unconditional release from jail and advanced treatment abroad

October 11, 2023
October 11, 2023

Who will be responsible if Khaleda Zia’s health takes a fatal turn?

The way the AL-led government has been handling Khaleda Zia's treatment issue lacks political courtesy and reeks of vengeance.

October 9, 2023
October 9, 2023

We've done all we can; nothing more to do: Khaleda's medical board

She needs liver transplant immediately and this facility is not available in Bangladesh, doctor said.

October 4, 2023
October 4, 2023

Govt held no talks with BNP about permitting Khaleda's treatment abroad: law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq today said the government has not held any discussion with the BNP about permitting the party's Chairperson Khaleda Zia to travel abroad for medical treatment under any condition.

October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023

The legal case against Khaleda’s treatment abroad is far from convincing

It is hard to discard the notion that politics played no part in this decision from the government.

October 1, 2023
October 1, 2023

Law ministry denies Khaleda permission to go abroad for treatment

The law ministry has given its opinion denying BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia permission to go abroad for treatment

October 1, 2023
October 1, 2023

There could be a legal way out

After Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia needs to return to jail first for a court to accept her application for treatment abroad, some experts said the government could still let her go abroad.

September 18, 2023
September 18, 2023

Khaleda shifted back to cabin from CCU

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was taken back to a cabin at Evercare Hospital from the coronary care unit (CCU) this morning, her personal physician said.