Bangladesh court acquits Zia’s son and 48 others convicted in 2004 deadly grenade attack

Bangladesh’s High Court acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman, and 48 others in a 2004 grenade attack on a political rally, overturning their previous verdicts amid political tension following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s departure. Rahman, acting chairperson of Zia’s party in self-exile in London, could potentially lead if his party wins an election. The government criticized the ruling, while Zia’s party welcomed it, with potential Supreme Court appeals and discussions on election timing and government reforms ongoing.

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