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

Bangladesh Supreme Court acquits ex-Prime Minister Zia, clearing the way for her to run in elections
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court on Wednesday 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 top court acquits ex-PM Khaleda Zia in corruption case
Verdict is latest judicial victory for Zia who was released from house arrest following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster.
Bangladesh Supreme Court Acquits Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia
The verdict was delivered by a bench led by Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed after reviewing 79-year-old Zia’s appeal against the High Court’s ruling on Wednesday, the Dhaka Tribune reported.
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