Bangladesh: The battle of the Begums has finally ended
But while Hasina and her Awami League are barred from contesting the elections next February, Zia’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is perceived as the likely winner.
But while Hasina and her Awami League are barred from contesting the elections next February, Zia’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is perceived as the likely winner.
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman visited his father Ziaur Rahman’s grave on Friday, a day after returning to Bangladesh following 17 years in exile.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh today, after 17 years in exile.
Former Bangladesh PM and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been undergoing treatment for a lung infection in Dhaka since 23 November.
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan made the announcement on Sunday, saying that she can receive treatment at home but cannot leave the country during this period.
