Bangladesh, May 19 -- The BNP alleged on Saturday the government is pushing the party's Chairperson Khaleda Zia into a tragic consequence through "torturing' her both physically and mentally".
BNP standing committee member Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar made the allegations while speaking at a press conference at the party's Nayapaltan central office in the city, demanding Khaleda Zia's release from jail and her 'proper medical treatment'.
He also said keeping Khaleda in jail depriving her of bail is contrary to the constitution and is a violation of human rights since no case against her is yet to be disposed of finally by the Supreme Court.
"Khaleda Zia's life and health have become very risky because of staying in an unhealthy atmosphere...