The Awami League is refusing to accept the notion that prolonged imprisonment of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia would politically disadvantage the ruling party. Speaking to the correspondent, an Awami League policy-maker said: “Khaleda Zia’s release depends entirely on the court. The matter completely depends on the court, but some Awami League members hopes that Khaleda Zia would remain in jail to serve her sentence. Awami League Presidium Member Faruk Khan said: “Khaleda Zia has been convicted and she is serving her jail term on proven charges. If Khaleda Zia is released, the party will resume their violent politics.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 18, 2018 08:03 UTC