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Democracy still obstructed at every step, says Khaleda Zia

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has said that democracy in Bangladesh “is still being obstructed at every step,” and called for its restoration. Speaking virtually at an event marking the death anniversary of former President Ziaur Rahman on Thursday, she described him as “the unique

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Democracy still obstructed at every step, says Khaleda Zia

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Published :
May 29, 2025 19:22
Updated :
May 30, 2025 00:33

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia -- File Photo

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has said that democracy in Bangladesh “is still being obstructed at every step,” and called for its restoration.

Speaking virtually at an event marking the death anniversary of former President Ziaur Rahman on Thursday, she described him as “the unique architect of democracy, independence, press freedom, judicial autonomy, self-reliance, development, and a distinct nationalism.”

“The uninterrupted journey of that democracy – for which he sacrificed his life – is still being obstructed at every step,” said Ms Khaleda, who served twice as the country’s prime minister.

Also the country’s first female head of government, she expressed hope for change, saying, “Very soon, we will see Bangladesh re-established in democracy. Let this be our pledge on Zia’s martyrdom anniversary.”

In her remarks, reflecting on the national and personal pain associated with Zia’s death, the widow of the slain president said it brings “painful memories” to her family and the nation. “On this day, the entire country became grief-stricken and leaderless.”

“Martyred President Ziaur Rahman is a name inseparably tied with our beloved motherland,” she added. “Declaring independence from Chittagong, he made his name inseparable from the country. In that very Chittagong, he sacrificed his life as a successful, honest, farsighted, and true patriot president.”

The octogenarian politician urged her party leaders and citizens to continue efforts to restore democracy in a disciplined manner. “We must honour martyred Zia by implementing the politics he left behind – democracy and development for all,” she said.​

 

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Govt hands over title deed of Gulshan house to Khaleda Zia

Bangladesh interim government has handed over the title deed of the Gulshan house to Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia.

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Govt hands over title deed of Gulshan house to Khaleda Zia
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. Dhaka 05 June, 2025, 11:50

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Bangladesh interim government has handed over the title deed of the Gulshan house to Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia.

Adviser to the ministry of Housing and Public Works Adilur Rahman Khan handed over the title deed to Begum Khaleda Zia at around 9:00pm on Wednesday.

Housing and Public Works Secretary Md Nazrul Islam and Rajdhani Unnayan Kartik (RAJUK) Chairman Riazul Islam were present at the time, ABM Abdus Sattar, Private Secretary to Begum Khaleda Zia confirmed.

He said the adviser came with some papers and he gave those to the former prime minister. However, he does not know what kind of paper it is.Digital newspaper subscription

After the assassination of Ziaur Rahman on May 31, 1981, while he was the President of the republic, his wife Khaleda Zia was allotted the house located on one and a half bighas of land in the capital's Gulshan area.

The house is near the house named ‘Firoza’ in Gulshan where Khaleda Zia currently lives in. Apart from this, another house was also allotted to Khaleda Zia inside the Dhaka Cantonment. But, the previous Awami League government cancelled the allocation of the house in the cantonment.

Reliable sources said that the house in Gulshan is under the control of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia although it was not registered to her name. The house was registered in Khaleda Zia’s name after the interim government took office.

Public Works Ministry sources said that the government has already completed the registration of Begum Khaleda Zia's house. The government wanted to formally hand over the registration paper to Khaleda Zia. But the formalities were delayed due to Khaleda Zia's physical condition.​

 

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Khaleda Zia 'source of inspiration'

Says Fakhrul as BNP leaders call on party chief on Eid

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Khaleda Zia 'source of inspiration'
Says Fakhrul as BNP leaders call on party chief on Eid

Photo: BNP Media Cell

On the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, senior leaders of the BNP paid a courtesy visit to party Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia at her Gulshan residence tonight.

Following the meeting, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir spoke to reporters, terming the gathering a moment of great joy for the party's central leadership.

"You all know that ever since the fascist Awami League government came to power, they have kept our leader, Begum Khaleda Zia, under house arrest. When she moved between prison and hospital before returning home, we could not meet her properly," Fakhrul told the reporters.

He added that since her release, it has become a tradition for BNP standing committee members to meet her during Eid.

Photo: BNP Media Cell

"Today's meeting is an incredibly joyful moment for us, especially for the national standing committee members," he said.

Describing the BNP chief as a source of strength, Fakhrul said, "We always find new inspiration from our leader, under whose leadership BNP has achieved many successes and who has brought qualitative change in the country's politics."

He said Khaleda Zia's "unwavering faith in democracy" was evident in her words, and she remained convinced that democratic governance was essential for the welfare of the country and its people.

"Today, we met her and are leaving with great satisfaction. A few senior leaders will meet her later, after which she will spend time with her family members," Fakhrul said, adding that the BNP chief's health has improved.

Fakhrul also conveyed Eid greetings from Khaleda Zia to the people.

"She has sent Eid greetings and love to the nation and has asked for prayers for herself and the country," he said.

When asked about any political discussions during the meeting, particularly regarding the national election timeline, Fakhrul declined to comment.

Among those who visited Khaleda were standing committee members Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, Jamir Uddin Sircar, Mirza Abbas, Goyeshwar Chandra Roy, Abdul Moyeen Khan, Salahuddin Ahmed, Selima Rahman, Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, and AZM Zahid Hossain.

Vice-chairpersons Mohammad Shahjahan, Air Vice Marshal (retd) Altaf Hossain, and Abdul Awal Mintoo were also present.Additionally, advisory council members Abdul Halim and Maj Gen (retd) Fazle Elahi Akbar joined the gathering.​

 

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Khaleda Zia returns home after health check-up at Evercare Hospital

Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia returned to her residence Firoza in Gulshan, Dhaka shortly after midnight following a health check-up at Evercare Hospital.

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Khaleda Zia returns home after health check-up at Evercare Hospital
Staff Correspondent 19 June, 2025, 04:30

Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia returned to her residence Firoza in Gulshan, Dhaka shortly after midnight following a health check-up at Evercare Hospital.

Her personal physician AZM Zahid Hossain told reporters that the medical board had completed her tests and decided to continue her treatment at home.

He expressed hope that Khaleda Zia’s physical condition would improve further with home care.

Khaleda Zia had arrived at Evercare Hospital from her residence around 6:50pm.

She returned to Bangladesh on May 6 after receiving advanced treatment for four months in London, UK.

Upon her return, a medical board, led by Professor Shahabuddin Talukder at Evercare Hospital, has been overseeing her medical care.

Prior to her treatment in London, the BNP chairperson had last visited Evercare Hospital on September 12, 2024.​

 

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Khaleda Zia calls for maintaining unity to institutionalize democracy

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on Tuesday called for maintaining unity to institutionalize democracy. “We must ensure that this stream of blood of July uprising heroes (martyrs) and the stream of tears of mothers do not go in vain. Unity must be maintained.

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Khaleda Zia calls for maintaining unity to institutionalize democracy

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Jul 01, 2025 21:54
Updated :
Jul 01, 2025 22:21

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on Tuesday called for maintaining unity to institutionalize democracy.

“We must ensure that this stream of blood of July uprising heroes (martyrs) and the stream of tears of mothers do not go in vain. Unity must be maintained. Let us all together realize the dream of Shaheed Zia by building a new Bangladesh,” she said.

Khaleda Zia was virtually addressing a discussion marking the first anniversary of the July-August mass uprising organized by BNP at Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center.

The discussion titled ‘Mass Uprising 2024: National Unity and Democratic Movement’ and a special program in honor of the martyrs were held. BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman also addressed the programme virtually.

She said, “We must ensure the security of the people. Above all, we must protect the independence and sovereignty of Bangladesh”.

The BNP chief said the Awami League wanted to destroy democracy and perpetuate the one-party rule through the brutal oppression, torture, arrest, murder and murder of the fascists during its over 15 years rule.

“The fascists have fallen through the collective uprising of the student masses. An opportunity has been created to build a new Bangladesh,” she said.

Paying tributes to martyrs and expressing sympathy to injured, Khaleda Zia said the nation will remember their sacrifice forever.

“A list of those who have been victims of disappearances, murders and extrajudicial killings must be prepared. Arrangements must be made for speedy trial of the criminals. Every victim family and their rehabilitation and a safe future must be ensured,” she said.

At the beginning of the program, a documentary titled ‘National Unity and Democratic Movement’ based on the July-August mass uprising was screened.

Various political leaders and martyr family members also spoke.​

 

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Khaleda acquitted in 3 cases in Cumilla over 2015 arson

Cases were considered politically motivated, says public prosecutor

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Khaleda acquitted in 3 cases in Cumilla over 2015 arson

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been acquitted in three cases filed over arson, sabotage, and murder incidents on the Dhaka–Chattogram highway in Cumilla's Chauddagram upazila in 2015.

The cases stemmed from petrol bomb attacks and the torching of a covered van, during which multiple people were killed.

Cumilla District Public Prosecutor (PP) Md Kaimul Haque Rinku confirmed the development to the media today.

He said all the remaining accused in the cases have also been discharged following an application to withdraw politically motivated cases filed by the then ruling government.

According to PP Rinku, on February 3, 2015, eight passengers were killed in a petrol bomb attack on a bus in the Jagmohanpur area of Chauddagram.

In connection with the incident, two separate cases, one under the Penal Code for murder and another under the Explosives Act, were filed by then Chauddagram Police Station Officer-in-Charge of Nuruzzaman Howlader.

A total of 78 individuals, including Khaleda Zia, were named in the charge sheets.

Judge Shafiqul Islam, presiding over the Additional District and Sessions Judge Court-2, acquitted Khaleda Zia as her involvement could not be substantiated in hearings related to two of the cases. At the time of the incident,

In a separate case filed over a sabotage incident on January 25, 2015, involving the burning of a covered van in the Haidarpar area of Chauddagram, Khaleda Zia and 32 others were initially accused.

Ten more individuals were later named in the charge sheet submitted to the court.

This case, too, was filed by SI Nuruzzaman Howlader.

Judge Afroza Shyuli of the Additional District and Sessions Judge Court-1 acquitted Khaleda Zia in this case as well, citing lack of evidence linking her to the incident.

"These three cases were considered politically motivated and were filed during the previous Awami League government. Based on that assessment, the Ministry of Law approved the withdrawal of the cases," said PP Kaimul Haque Rinku.​