The Supreme Court fixes July 29 for hearing two petitions filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking review of its order that asked the High Court to conclude hearing on her appeal in Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case by July 31.

A British lawyer is appointed to assist BNP chairperson’s lawyers and to help in fighting her cases, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says.

The Supreme Court stays until May 8 the High Court order that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case in which she was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's lawyers were denied permission to meet her in the capital's old central jail yesterday.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s appeal against her conviction in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case has been accepted at the High Court. Her bail hearing will be held on Sunday, 2pm, the court has decided.