"There is no need to cry. You all wait, I will be back. Do not worry and be strong," Khaleda said while trying to comfort her weeping relatives.Khaleda's elder sister, her sisters-in-law, her younger brother, nephews and her lawyers accompanied Zia to the court.Zia's son Tarique Rahman was given 10 years in jail in the same case. The same jail term was handed down to four of Zia's aides.According to experts, now that she has been convicted, Zia will have to stay in jail for at least three days until Sunday. It will depend on the High Court whether it will give Zia bail.
Source: Economic Times February 08, 2018 12:11 UTC