The debate over Khaleda Zia’s parole

Ever since the imprison-ment of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, her party has systematically demanded her release. Recently, a possibility for her "parole" has come up in discussion, even amongst the leading members of the ruling Awami League. The high officials and lawyers of BNP are emphasising on the fact that "parole" is not equivalent to being discharged from prison. They