Zia Orphanage Trust graft case

Zia Orphanage / SC verdict on Khaleda’s appeals today

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court will deliver its verdict today on the appeals of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging the High Court judgement that on October 30, 2018, enhanced the five years' imprisonment handed to her by the trial court to 10 years in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case.

Law ministry opines for extending suspension of Khaleda Zia's jail sentence

The government will extend the suspension of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's jail sentence for six more months.

Khaleda’s bail in Zia Orphanage case till July 31

The High Court extends till July 31 its earlier order that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case.

Khaleda seeks extension of bail in Zia orphanage case

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia files a petition with the High Court seeking extension of its earlier order that granted four-month bail to her in Zia Orphanage Trust Corruption Case in which she was sentenced to five-year imprisonment.

Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case: HC to hear Khaleda’s appeal July 3

The High Court fixes July 3 for starting hearing on the appeal filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging a lower court verdict that sentenced her to five-year imprisonment in Zia Orphanage Trust Corruption case.

Quick hearing of Khaleda’s appeal: AG

Quick steps will be taken for hearing Khaleda Zia’s appeal against her conviction in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case, Attorney General Mahbubey Alam says.

Khaleda's Bail: SC verdict on appeals against HC order today

The Supreme Court is set to deliver today the verdict on the two appeals against the High Court bail order for BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.

‘Inform Supreme Court about my illness’, Khaleda asks lawyers

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia asks her lawyers to bring the matter of her “serious illnesses” to the notice of the Supreme Court during the hearing on her bail in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case on Tuesday, May 8.

Order on Khaleda's bail today

The Supreme Court delivers an order today on four petitions filed in connection with BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's bail in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case in which she was jailed for five years.

February 14, 2018
February 14, 2018

Khaleda’s imprisonment makes no reaction among people: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the imprisonment of Begum Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case has made no reaction among the people that is why the party is now complaining over the issues to foreigners.

February 12, 2018
February 12, 2018

No election keeping Khaleda in jail: Fakhrul

No election will take place in the country keeping Khaleda Zia in the jail, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says.

February 12, 2018
February 12, 2018

Khaleda's stay in prison may be longer

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia may have to stay longer in jail as her counsels are unlikely to get a certified copy of the verdict this week.

February 10, 2018
February 10, 2018

Khaleda verdict turning point for politics: Moudud

BNP leader Barrister Moudud Ahmed says the conviction and sentence against the party chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case will be a turning point for the party.

February 6, 2018
February 6, 2018

Khaleda verdict: Security measures beefed up across country

Law enforcers beef up security measures across the country including the capital Dhaka centring the verdict of Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.

February 1, 2018
February 1, 2018

Police go on arrest spree

Police have launched a crackdown on BNP leaders and activists in the capital and elsewhere ahead of the verdict scheduled to be delivered on February 8 in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case against party chief Khaleda Zia and her son Tarique Rahman.

January 28, 2018
January 28, 2018

Khaleda to sit with 20-party leaders tonight

After meeting with her party's policymakers, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will sit with 20-party alliance leaders tonight as a Dhaka court is set to deliver verdict in a graft case filed against her on February 8.

January 26, 2018
January 26, 2018

Home minister’s warning inconsistent: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir comes down heavily on the home minister for his warning of tough action against the party men and says it is totally inconsistent before announcing verdict in Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case.

January 26, 2018
January 26, 2018

Khaleda's first graft trial ends

The verdict in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, her son Tarique Rahman and four others will be announced on February 8.

January 23, 2018
January 23, 2018

There is no iota of evidence in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case: Counsel

There is no iota of evidence against any of the six accused including BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case, Md Ahsan Ullah, a counsel for one the accused, says.