Khaleda Zia to be Taken to London after Midnight or Early Morning

Khaleda Zia’s personal physician and BNP Standing Committee Member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain today said that the BNP Chairperson and Former Prime Minister will be taken to London for advanced treatment.

He said, “If everything goes well, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will be taken to London sometime after Bangladesh time midnight tonight or early tomorrow (Friday) morning.”

“The decision to take her to London was made according to the advice of specialist doctors,” he added.

Dr Zahid shared the information with journalists at Evercare Hospital shortly before 3 pm.

Dr Zahid said, “We have selected a designated hospital in London where we will take her. Specialist doctors will accompany her during the journey to ensure round-the-clock medical care.”

Expressing hope over Khaleda Zia’s recovery, he said, “We are optimistic about Begum Khaleda Zia’s physical condition. She will return to everyone again…”

At this time, Dr Zahid also requested the countrymen to pray for the recovery of Begum Khaleda Zia. He also conveyed the gratitude of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and Khaleda Zia’s family to all concerned.

Khaleda Zia will be accompanied on this visit by her daughter-in-law Syeda Shamila Rahman, Dr. Zahid Hossain, Dr. Enamul Haque Chowdhury (advisor to the chairperson), a total of 14 people.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka for the last 12 days.

Earlier, she was admitted to the hospital on November 23 after developing breathing difficulties due to a lung infection. She subsequently developed pneumonia. She also has pre-existing chronic conditions, including kidney, liver, arthritis, and diabetes issues.

As a result, the situation is complex — treating one illness often adversely affects another.