The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Former premier and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia spent nearly six hectic hours at her Gulshan office discussing pre-election politics and organizational activities with party leaders as well as intending candidates.

Shah Moazzem Hossain, who joined BNP before the stalled elections, met with her. Others who met with Begum Zia include former MPs Ilyas Ali, Harunor Rashid, Moazzem Hossain Alal, former state minister Abdul Hye and former secretary Haider Ali.

Besides, some intending candidates and repatriated Bangladeshis from Saudi Arabia also met with her.

BNP joint secretary general Nazrul Islam Khan told reporters that political activities were discussed. Shah Moazzem Hossain also said they discussed organizational matters.

Begum Zia, who came to her office at about 5:45pm, left the office at about 11-45pm. She did not face reporters who were waiting outside the office.