The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Legal steps regarding release of detained former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia are in progress, Commerce Adviser Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman said.

"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.