US EditionFormer Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia Hospitalised, 'Extremely Critical', Says BNP Secretary Alamgir
Khaleda Zia faces multiple chronic illnesses including liver and kidney failure, with BNP organizing nationwide prayers and government offering full medical support, officials said.
- BNP officials said on Friday that Begum Khaleda Zia, BNP chairperson and former prime minister, remains in an extremely critical condition, a close aide announced.
- Her medical history shows multiple chronic problems, including liver and kidney issues, diabetes, arthritis, and eye-related illnesses after four months of treatment in London before returning in May 6.
- After Jummah prayers, party members immediately organised special prayers for Khaleda Zia's speedy recovery, and Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged nationwide prayers, saying `We pray that she may recover and return to the people to get the opportunity to work for the country,`.
- The administration offered assistance and said it is prepared to support Begum Khaleda Zia’s treatment, emphasizing her importance during the democratic transition, Yunus stated.
- Amid a shifted political landscape after August 5, 2024, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has emerged as a frontrunner while Tarique Rahman, her only son and BNP acting chairman, remains in London since 2008.
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Ex-PM Khaleda Zia very critical, pray, says BNP with Bangladesh in crucial phase
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Khaleda Zia battles in CCU - The New Nation
Abu Jakir : Former Bangladesh prime minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was shifted to the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) of Dhaka’s Evercare Hospital on Thursday as her condition deteriorated, deepening national anxiety and reviving a politically explosive question long echoed by her party: was she ever subjected to “slow poisoning” during her incarceration? The 80-year-old three-time prime minister, already battling multiple chronic ailments, w…
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia’s condition ‘very critical’: BNP
Dhaka: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday described the health condition of party Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia as "very critical" and appealed to the nation to pray for her recovery. Addressing journalists in Dhaka, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir spoke about the party chief's critical health condition and urged the public to keep her in their prayers. "You all know that our leader Begum Khale…
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