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A court in Bangladesh on Monday extended the bail of imprisoned ex-prime minister and main opposition BNP chief Khaleda Zia until March 13 in a graft case. (Photo: File)World
Fresh arrest warrant against Khaleda Zia

A Dhaka court has issued a fresh arrest warrant against jailed former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.

21 Jan 2019 8:23 AM

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh HasinaOpinion
In Bangla, India needs to explore alternatives

The Indian establishment nevertheless needs to be more sensitive of Bangladeshi sentiments and aspirations.

11 Jan 2019 6:35 PM

The government had in March released Zia for six months on a condition that she would stay at home amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country, receive treatment and not travel abroad. (AFP)World
Khaleda Zia's family seeks extension on her suspended prison sentence

The 74-year-old opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief is serving a 17-year prison term in two graft cases...

30 Aug 2020 7:32 AM

Nilwaya polling booth in Dantewada district where Maoists killed four civilians on October 30, recorded 19 votes. The polling booth was newly opened. (Representational image)World
Bangladesh deploys 6 lakh security forces ahead of elections today

The forces include elite Rapid Action Battalion, navy, border and coast guards and auxiliary police units -- are...

29 Dec 2018 8:09 AM

The BNP chief was jailed for five years on February 8 over the embezzlement of 21 million taka (about USD 2,50,000) in foreign donations meant for the Zia Orphanage Trust, named after her husband late Ziaur Rahman, a military ruler-turned-politician. (Photo: AFP)World
Bangladesh SC grants bail to ex-PM Khaleda Zia in corruption case:...

The high court will now resolve by July 31 Zia's appeal that sought to overturn her conviction and a five-year jail...

16 May 2018 7:58 AM

Bangladeshi students march along a street during a student protest in Dhaka on August 5.(Photo: AFP)World
Student protests surge in Bangladesh capital, US envoy's car attacked

Protests have flared repeatedly in Dhaka since two students were killed last week by speeding buses.

6 Aug 2018 8:29 AM

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh ex-Prime Minister (Photo: AP)World
No Supreme Court relief for Bangladesh ex-PM in graft trial

The two-time former Prime Minister has said that all the cases against her were politically motivated.

21 Aug 2017 11:06 PM

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Blow for Khaleda Zia as another plea junked in graft case

With the apex court's order, all the obstacles have been removed to continue a trial in a lower court against Ms Zia.

2 July 2017 8:37 PM

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