Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan accused ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina of bearing responsibility for the death of BNP chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia.

Speaking at Manik Mia Avenue on Wednesday ahead of Khaleda Zia's namaz-e-janaza, Nazrul Islam Khan said, "On February 8, 2018, Khaleda Zia walked into jail after being subjected to the personal vengeance of fascist Hasina. But she came out of prison seriously ill," The Daily Star reported.

He further said Khaleda Zia's prolonged imprisonment, denial of adequate medical care and restrictions on seeking treatment abroad caused irreversible damage to her health and eventually led to her death.

Referring to medical opinions, Nazrul said...