Bangladesh Top Court acquits ex-PM Khaleda Zia, son Tarique

Bangladesh’s top court clears way for former PM Khaleda Zia to run in new elections
The court also cleared Ms Zia's son and fellow accused, Tarique Rahman, who had been sentenced to 10 years in prison as well. Mr Rahman, his mother’s heir apparent as leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party under the nation’s dynastic political system, has been living in the UK since Ms Hasina's Awami League was elected to power in 2009.
Bangladesh Supreme Court acquits ex-Prime Minister Zia, clearing the way for her to run in elections
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in the last corruption case against her, paving the way for her to run in elections that an interim government says will be held either in December or in the first half of 2026.
Bangladesh's top court acquits former PM Khaleda in graft case
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in a 2008 corruption case on Wednesday, clearing the way for the ailing leader to fight parliamentary elections in the troubled South Asian country.
Bangladesh Supreme Court acquits former prime minister Khaleda Zia in corruption case
The Supreme Court (SC) of Bangladesh unanimously acquitted former Prime Minister and leader of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Khaleda Zia, of graft charges related to the Zia
Bangladesh Top Court acquits ex-PM Khaleda Zia, son Tarique in million dollar Orphanage graft case
Bangladesh's Supreme Court acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in a 2008 corruption case on Wednesday, clearing the way for the ailing leader to fight parliamentary elections in the troubled South Asian country.
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court acquits former PM Khaleda in graft suit
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in a 2008 corruption case, clearing the way for the ailing leader to participate in parliamentary elections. DAILY POST reports that the judgment is the latest judicial victory for Khaleda and her family,
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