October 31, 2018 The Daily Star
Zia Orphanage Graft Case: Khaleda’s jail term raised to 10 years
BNP chief loses another court battle as HC delivers verdict accepting ACC plea for revision; her polls participation uncertain
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia. Star file photo
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia lost another legal battle yesterday, as the High Court doubled her five-year jail term, handed down by a lower court in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
The former prime minister landed in jail on February 8 after being sentenced by a special court that day.
She challenged the verdict on February 20 with the HC, seeking acquittal. Weeks later, the Anti-Corruption Commission, which filed the case in 2008, filed a revision petition with the HC, seeking enhancement of her punishment.
