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Hindu man arrested for allegedly sparking' riots via Facebook post:...

His Facebook post led to an arson attack on over 30 homes of the minority community in Bangladesh.

15 Nov 2017 11:19 AM GMT

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...

30 Oct 2018 6:29 AM GMT

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)

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...

29 Oct 2018 7:11 AM GMT

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)

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...

10 Oct 2018 10:26 AM GMT

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)

Bangladesh court grants embattled ex-PM Khaleda Zia bail extension in...

The charges against Zia had led to her boycotting polls in 2014, which triggered widespread protests at the time.

26 Feb 2018 1:49 PM GMT

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders and supporters protest in Dhaka on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

Thousands protest conviction of Zia for graft in Bangladesh

Thousands of BNP activists in cities across Bangladesh joined hands in a march calling for Zia's immediate release from...

13 Feb 2018 1:18 AM GMT

Trouble in Bangladesh

Khaleda's elder son Tarique Rahman, now resident in London, has also been sentenced, to 10 years in jail.

10 Feb 2018 6:40 PM GMT

Security personnel use teargas to disperse former Prime Minister Khaleda Zias supporters protesting against the court verdict in Dhaka on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

Khaleda Zia gets 5-year jail for graft

Ex-PM may be disqualified from polls; fugitive son sentenced too.

8 Feb 2018 9:02 PM GMT

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh ex-Prime Minister (Photo: AP)

Corruption charges lead to 5 yrs jail term for ex-B'desh PM Khaleda...

In the same case, her son Tarique Rahman and four others have been sentenced to 10 years in jail.

8 Feb 2018 9:25 AM GMT

Lord Alexander Carlile is adviser to the legal team of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP chief Khaleda Zia. (Photo: beta.parliament.uk)

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.

12 July 2018 7:37 PM GMT

Lord Alexander Carlile is adviser to the legal team of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP chief Khaleda Zia. (Photo: beta.parliament.uk)

UK lawmaker wanted problem between India, Bangladesh, we sent him...

MEA said Lord Carlile's intended activity in India was incompatible with purpose of his visit as mentioned in his visa...

12 July 2018 12:18 PM GMT

Lord Alexander Carlile is adviser to the legal team of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP chief Khaleda Zia. (Photo: beta.parliament.uk)

India sends back British MP from Delhi airport over 'inappropriate...

MEA said Lord Carlile's intended activity in India was incompatible with purpose of his visit as mentioned in his visa...

12 July 2018 6:49 AM GMT