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Suspension of Khaleda’s prison sentence being extended by 6-month

News Desk || risingbd.com

Published: 22:00, 3 September 2020   Update: 22:08, 3 September 2020
Suspension of Khaleda’s prison sentence being extended by 6-month

The law ministry has recommended that the suspension of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s prison sentence would be extended by 6 more months. Already the documents have been sent to home ministry from law ministry in this regard.

Law Minister Anisul Haque confirmed the matter to risingbd on Thursday (September 3).

He said, “We have responded positively over the suspension of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s prison sentence due to ongoing coronavirus pandemic.”

“However, she will not be permitted to go abroad during this period. We have sent our opinion to home ministry,” he added.

According to previous decision, the six months long release order of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will be ended on September 24. Earlier, Khaleda Zia was released on March 25.

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