Dhaka, May 26 -- Over a thousand pro-BNP journalists on Sunday demanded the release of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail before the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.

"We urge the government to immediately free the three-time elected former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. We demand the government ensure the end of her incarceration before the forthcoming Eid-ul-Fitr," said a statement issued by pro-BNP 1,017 journalists.

They also voiced deep concern over the health condition of Khaleda since doctors said she has been suffering from acute pain in her two hands and arms with high level of blood sugar. "Even, she can't eat normally due to blisters inside her mouth."

They alleged that the BNP chairperson has been kept in jail for a...