Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
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In response to the writ petition, the court asked authorities concerned to provide the record to it in 60 days The Bangladesh High Court has sought relevant documents, including the birth registration and academic qualification certificates, of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to determine her genuine date of birth, according to media reports.
The virtual High Court Bench of Justice M. Enayetur Rahim and Justice Sardar Md. Rashed Jahangir issued the order on June 13 after hearing a writ petition filed on May 31 by Supreme Court lawyer Md. Mamun-or-Rashid challenging the legality of celebrating the birthday of 75-year-old Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief on August 15.
The High Court has sought relevant documents from the government to determine BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's "genuine" date of birth. In response to a writ petition, the court asked the authorities concerned of the government to provide the record regarding her date of birth in 60 days.
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