Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is set to be released from jail immediately, as ordered by President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday. The decision follows the recent resignation and departure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ending her 15-year rule. A press statement from the President's office stated that the decision was made unanimously during a meeting with opposition party members. "President Shahabuddin decided unanimously to free Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia immediately," the statement read. Khaleda Zia, leader of the main opposition BNP, has been a fierce opponent of Sheikh Hasina. Her release marks a significant development in the country's turbulent political landscape, coming amid heightened tensions and widespread protests. Salimullah Khan and Asif Nazrul to Lead Bangladesh’s Interim Govt After Sheikh Hasina’s Resignation.

Khaleda Zia to Be Released

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