A Dhaka court on Sunday issued a warrant to search the office of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia after police said there could be explosives and fugitives harboured there.
Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate S.M. Masud Zaman issued the search warrant. Police asked for the warrant after the bombing in Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan's procession in Gulshan on February 16, bdnews24.com reported.
The issuance of the warrant was kept under wraps. Dhaka police's Additional Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Anisur Rahman confirmed the matter.
The former prime minister has been living in her office for nearly two months since calling for continuous countrywide blockades from January 5.
Nearly 50 people, including several leaders and activists, security personnel and office staff are staying with her.
Last week, the Metropolitan Sessions Judge's Court issued an arrest warrant against Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust and Zia Charitable Trust corruption cases.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app