Blockade not in force: BNP chief
DHAKA, APRIL 27, 2015, (THE HINDU) - Bangladesh National Party (BNP) chief Khaleda Zia has said a countrywide transport blockade she called in January is no longer in force, media reported on Monday. “The blockade is not in force,” Ms. Khaleda said at a meeting. The former Bangladesh prime minister had launched the blockade from her office on January 5 after being barred from joining a 20-party programme on the anniversary of the 10th general election.