Zia Orphanage Trust graft case

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 graft case: HC to hear Khaleda’s appeal Jul 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 SC 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.
Govt, ACC file leave-to-appeal petitions against Khaleda bail

The government and the Anti-Corruption Commission file separate leave-to-appeal petitions with the Supreme Court challenging the High Court order that granted bail to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust Corruption case.
Govt seeks stay on Khaleda's bail

The Anti-Corruption Commission and the government filed two petitions with the Supreme Court yesterday seeking stay on the High Court order that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
Govt playing trick to prolong Khaleda's stay in jail: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleged that the government resorts to various tricks to delay release of Khaleda Zia from jail.
Zia Orphanage Trust Graft Case: Khaleda gets 4 months' bail

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday secured four months' bail in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case that saw her sentenced to five
Khaleda likely to get bail Sunday: Lawyers

Khaleda Zia’s lawyer Advocate Zainul Abedin hopes that the BNP chairperson will get bail in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case on Sunday.
BNP to distribute leaflets March 1

BNP announces that it will distribute leaflets among people across the country on March 1 demanding unconditional release of the party Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
Khaleda's appeal accepted by HC

The High Court yesterday accepted BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's appeal challenging the lower court verdict that convicted and jailed her for five years in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
ACC wants Khaleda in court for Zia charitable graft hearing

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) files a petition with a special court in Dhaka for presence of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia during a hearing in Zia Charitable Trust graft case on February 25.
Zia Orphanage Trust Case: Defence forged document

The defence had forged a document and submitted it to the court to save Khaleda Zia and other accused in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case, reads the full verdict.
Khaleda confessed abuse of power, says court

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in her defence statement confessed that she had abused her power, said the court in the verdict of Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
Khaleda conviction: BNP to hold rally Feb 22

BNP announces to hold a rally on February 22 protesting the jail sentence of its Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a corruption case.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ACC should be abolished

A defence counsel in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case yesterday argued that the Anti-Corruption Commission should be abolished immediately to stop harassment of people.
Khaleda seeks acquittal in Zia Orphanage graft case

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia places closing arguments in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case and seeks acquittal claiming her involvement was not proved.