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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.

13 July 2018 1:07 AM IST

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 5:48 PM IST

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 12:19 PM IST

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)

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 1:53 PM IST

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

In Bangla, India needs to explore alternatives

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

12 Jan 2019 12:05 AM IST

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)

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 1:02 PM IST

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)

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 1:39 PM IST

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)

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 1:28 PM IST

Bangladeshi students march along a street during a student protest in Dhaka on August 5.(Photo: AFP)

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 1:59 PM IST

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

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.

22 Aug 2017 4:36 AM IST

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.

3 July 2017 2:07 AM IST