Process for Khaleda's release in progress, says Zillur
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
Legal steps regarding release of detained former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia are in progress, Commerce Adviser Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman said, reports UNB.
"Her (Khaleda) release is a legal matter. All the processes to free the former premier are progressing," Dr Zillur told reporters after a meeting with Communications Adviser Maj Gen (Retd) Ghulam Quader at the Works Ministry.
Asked when Khaleda could get release, the commerce adviser said specific result about her release could be known after completion of the legal processes.
Inspector general of prisons Brigadier General Zakir Hasan said Monday he was yet to perceive any major progress in the process of releasing former prime minister Khaleda Zia and her two ailing sons, reports bdnews24.com
Amid repeated demands by the BNP and its allies for their release, the IG prisons told reporters: "We are all ready to implement whatever decision comes from the government. But it'll be difficult to tell you when they will be finally released."
"We're awaiting the government's decision for our next action," he said, after attending a meeting at the ministry of home affairs.
Meanwhile, a home ministry official said the meeting had discussed establishing prisons at Keraniganj and Kashimpur and expansion of the country's existing prison facilities.
Home secretary Abdul Karim chaired the meeting, while senior officials from police and other departments were also present.
"Her (Khaleda) release is a legal matter. All the processes to free the former premier are progressing," Dr Zillur told reporters after a meeting with Communications Adviser Maj Gen (Retd) Ghulam Quader at the Works Ministry.
Asked when Khaleda could get release, the commerce adviser said specific result about her release could be known after completion of the legal processes.
Inspector general of prisons Brigadier General Zakir Hasan said Monday he was yet to perceive any major progress in the process of releasing former prime minister Khaleda Zia and her two ailing sons, reports bdnews24.com
Amid repeated demands by the BNP and its allies for their release, the IG prisons told reporters: "We are all ready to implement whatever decision comes from the government. But it'll be difficult to tell you when they will be finally released."
"We're awaiting the government's decision for our next action," he said, after attending a meeting at the ministry of home affairs.
Meanwhile, a home ministry official said the meeting had discussed establishing prisons at Keraniganj and Kashimpur and expansion of the country's existing prison facilities.
Home secretary Abdul Karim chaired the meeting, while senior officials from police and other departments were also present.