Khaleda Zia
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 since February 2018
Fresh arrest warrant against Khaleda Zia
A Dhaka court has issued a fresh arrest warrant against jailed former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
In Bangla, India needs to explore alternatives
The Indian establishment nevertheless needs to be more sensitive of Bangladeshi sentiments and aspirations.
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 providing security.
Khaleda Zia's jail term in corruption case doubled to 10 years
The decision came day after Zia, 73, was ordered jailed for 7 yrs in separate case, piling pressure on opposition ahead of national poll.
Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia gets 7 more years in jail over graft case
Zia is already serving a jail term since February after being convicted in another case related to embezzlement of funds of an orphanage.
Ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's son gets life for 2004 grenade attack
Tarique Rahman, son of Zia, was sentenced to life and 19 others were given death sentence by court over 2004 grenade attack.
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.
Denial of Indian visa to UK MP kicks off storm
The MEA also accused Lord Carlile of having planned to create problems in ties between India and Bangladesh.
UK lawmaker wanted problem between India, Bangladesh, we sent him back: MEA
MEA said Lord Carlile's intended activity in India was incompatible with purpose of his visit as mentioned in his visa application.