Khaleda’s health condition unchanged
Staff Reporter :
The physical condition of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has seen no significant change, said the party’s Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday.
“According to the latest information we received today, her overall condition remains the same,” Rizvi told an urgent press conference at the BNP’s central office in Nayapaltan.
He added that the medical team has not yet provided any recommendation regarding sending Khaleda Zia abroad for advanced treatment.
Quoting the physicians, he stated, “Her condition hasn’t worsened, but we cannot report any notable improvement either.”
Responding to a question about the possible return of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, Rizvi said he would come back “at a suitable time,” adding, “We have no new information. He will return when circumstances are appropriate.”
Rizvi also mentioned that Tarique Rahman is maintaining regular communication with the medical team and is closely observing all issues related to Begum Zia’s treatment, including the option of taking her overseas.
On Saturday night, Khaleda Zia’s personal physician and BNP Standing Committee member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain told reporters that she is currently able to receive the treatment being given by the medical board, though her condition is still not stable enough for international travel.
He added that all arrangements have been completed to take her abroad once the doctors advise it.
Begum Khaleda Zia has been under treatment at Evercare Hospital since November 23 after being admitted with multiple health complications.
Special prayers including Doa Mahfil, Milad and Khatme Quran have been offered across the country seeking early recovery of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
The prayers were held at mosques, temples, social organizations and different places of worship on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the BNP has postponed its previously scheduled ‘Victory Torch Roadshow’ as the party chairperson remains hospitalised.
Announcing the decision at another urgent press conference, Rizvi said, “As Begum Zia is now undergoing treatment in the hospital, the Victory Day events have been put on hold.” He urged the nation to pray for her quick recovery.
Earlier on Saturday, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir had announced several month-long programmes to mark the Month of Victory, including a nationwide torch procession, a grand rally at Manik Mia Avenue on December 16, and discussion events from December 1 to 16.
Khaleda Zia was admitted to Evercare Hospital following advice from the medical board after being diagnosed with infections in her heart and lungs. She is also suffering from pneumonia and remains under intensive monitoring in the Critical Care Unit (CCU), receiving care from a team of specialists from home and abroad.