Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia gets bail after surrendering
A court in Bangladesh granted bail to opposition leader Khaleda Zia on Tuesday after issuing a warrant for her arrest over a deadly fire-bomb attack on a bus, her lawyer said.
Apr 05, 2016, 13:52 PM IST
Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia to surrender before court on April 5
Bangladesh's beleaguered former prime minister Khaleda Zia will surrender before a court here on Tuesday and seek bail in a case against her for instigating a deadly petrol bomb attack on a bus during an anti-government protest last year, her lawyer said on Sunday.
Apr 03, 2016, 22:31 PM IST
Bangla court orders arrest of ex-premier Khaleda Zia
Embattled Bangladeshi ex-prime minister and main opposition leader Khaleda Zia on Wednesday faced another setback when a court here issued an arrest warrant against her over a deadly arson attack on a passenger bus during an anti-government protest campaign last year.
Mar 30, 2016, 21:14 PM IST
Bangladesh court orders opposition leader Zia's arrest
A Bangladesh court on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for opposition leader Khaleda Zia over a fire-bomb attack on a bus that killed two people and injured dozens last year, a prosecutor said.
Mar 30, 2016, 18:34 PM IST
Khaleda Zia issues rare rebuke of Hindu priest's killing
The leader of Bangladesh`s biggest opposition party on Tuesday issued a rare condemnation of a recent Islamist killing, a sign the party may be trying to avoid accusations that it is sympathetic to the Islamists as violence increases.
Feb 23, 2016, 22:59 PM IST
Khaleda Zia asked to appear before court on Apr 13 in graft case
Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was today ordered to appear before a court on April 13 to face trial in a USD 1.85 million graft case over contracting out cargo handling work to a company in exchange of kickbacks, a week after the High Court lifted a stay on proceedings of the nearly a decade old case.
Feb 23, 2016, 19:44 PM IST
BNP contests Bangladesh's 1st local body polls on party lines
Amid sporadic violence, millions on Wednesday queued up in Bangladesh to vote in the first-ever local body polls on party lines, joined by opposition BNP which had boycotted the 2014 General Elections.
Dec 30, 2015, 15:09 PM IST
Pakistan expresses concern over executions of war criminals in Bangladesh
Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesman Qazi Khalilullah said that they have noted the 'unfortunate' hangings with concern and anguish.
Nov 22, 2015, 19:07 PM IST
Bangladesh SC upholds death sentences of two top opposition leaders
Bangladesh's Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the death sentences of two top opposition leaders convicted for war crimes committed during 1971 independence war against Pakistan, paving the way for their execution.
Nov 18, 2015, 22:11 PM IST
Bangladesh economy hit hard by blockade: Business chief
At least 162 buses, lorries and cars have been torched while hundreds more have been damaged.
Jan 11, 2015, 20:49 PM IST
