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Khaleda Zia’s treatment to continue in Dhaka for now

Plans to take Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia to London for advanced medical treatment have become increasingly uncertain. According to responsible sources, her current physical condition is not yet suitable for air-ambulance travel. In...

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Khaleda Zia’s treatment to continue in Dhaka for now
Special Correspondent Dhaka
Published: 09 Dec 2025, 11: 09

BNP chairperson Khaleda ZiaTaken form Tarique Rahman's Facebook post
Plans to take Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia to London for advanced medical treatment have become increasingly uncertain.

According to responsible sources, her current physical condition is not yet suitable for air-ambulance travel. In particular, her cardiac complications have reached a significantly critical stage.

In addition, her diabetes, kidney issues, lung-related complications and other chronic conditions remain unchanged. For the time being, she will continue to receive treatment in Dhaka, where she is undergoing daily dialysis.

In this situation, no new initiative has emerged, either from the BNP or from Khaleda Zia’s family, regarding her potential transfer to London. The process initiated by the Emir of Qatar to send an air ambulance has now been placed on hold.

Meanwhile, Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman, has been visiting Evercare Hospital in Dhaka on a daily basis to see Khaleda Zia. She went to the hospital at around 3:30 pm on Monday, overseeing aspects of the treatment.

Speaking to Prothom Alo yesterday, BNP’s central health affairs secretary and physician Rafiqul Islam said, “As a member of Madam Khaleda Zia’s medical board, Zubaida Rahman has joined the team and is actively supervising Madam’s treatment.”

The air ambulance rented for her transfer to London is not arriving immediately. Until yesterday, the BNP had not conveyed to the operators that the aircraft should come to Dhaka, as the decision entirely depends on her medical condition and the medical board’s approval.

To facilitate Khaleda Zia’s transfer abroad, the Qatar Emir arranged the rental of an air ambulance from FAI Aviation Group, a Germany-based airline. In accordance with procedure, FAI Aviation applied last Saturday for landing and take-off clearance at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. Approval for landing was granted, but the schedule has since changed.

Sources within the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) say that the original application submitted by FAI Aviation sought permission for arrival in Dhaka on Tuesday, with departure for London on Wednesday.

Eighty-year-old Khaleda Zia has long been suffering from a range of critical health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, liver cirrhosis, and severe kidney complications.

She was rushed to Evercare Hospital on 23 November after she experienced breathing difficulties. Her treatment is being carried out under the supervision of both local and international specialists forming the medical board.

Physicians continue to consider her condition “critical”. Their assessment is that the coming days are extremely crucial, and that without stabilisation of her kidney function, achieving any lasting improvement in her overall health will be difficult.​

 

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Khaleda Zia responds to treatment, doctors optimistic about her progress

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is responding to treatment at Evercare Hospital in the capital as she did in the past, according to her personal physician and BNP leader Dr AZM Zahid Hossain. Addressing the media outside the hospital on Wednesday night, the BNP standing committee member said the

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Khaleda Zia responds to treatment, doctors optimistic about her progress

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Published :
Dec 10, 2025 21:48
Updated :
Dec 10, 2025 21:48

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is responding to treatment at Evercare Hospital in the capital as she did in the past, according to her personal physician and BNP leader Dr AZM Zahid Hossain.

Addressing the media outside the hospital on Wednesday night, the BNP standing committee member said the former prime minister continues to receive intensive care treatment at the hospital.

“Doctors are very optimistic about her progress,” Dr AZM Zahid Hossain added, urging all not to pay heed to any rumours on social media regarding her health.

According to UNB, Dr Zahid said local and foreign doctors are working together to ensure the best possible treatment for the former prime minister. “In medical terms, she is responding to the treatment being given,” he said.

He said there was a plan to airlift Khaleda Zia to the UK last Friday for advanced treatment and an air ambulance arranged by the Emir of Qatar was expected to take her to London.

The physician, however, said this was not possible due to a technical problem with the air ambulance and also because Khaleda was not fit enough to fly at that time.

Dr Zahid said the medical board, which includes specialists from both Bangladesh and abroad, is working to ensure that Khaleda Zia receives all necessary treatment at Evercare Hospital.

He said she may still be taken abroad if required, but it is not possible to say exactly when that might happen. “The time has not come yet to give a definite date.”

Khaleda Zia has been receiving treatment at Evercare Hospital since 23 November and was moved to the Critical Care Unit on 27 November with multiple health complications.

A medical board led by cardiologist Professor Shahabuddin Talukder, and including specialists from Bangladesh, the UK, the USA, and China, is supervising her treatment.

Her daughter-in-law, Dr Zubaida Rahman, has been attending the medical board’s meetings in person since returning to Dhaka.​

 

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Khaleda remains in critical state under intensive treatment: Board

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia remains in critical condition at Evercare Hospital, where she is on ventilator support and receiving intensive care for multiple serious complications, according to the medical board overseeing her treatment. In its latest update provided

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Khaleda remains in critical state under intensive treatment: Board

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Dec 11, 2025 21:36
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Dec 11, 2025 21:36

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia remains in critical condition at Evercare Hospital, where she is on ventilator support and receiving intensive care for multiple serious complications, according to the medical board overseeing her treatment.

In its latest update provided on Thursday, the board said that the former premier is being treated round the clock by a team of local and foreign specialists, as several of her vital organs continue to be under severe stress.

It said over the past few days, several serious complications have been detected.

“Her breathing difficulties increased, her oxygen level fell, and carbon dioxide levels rose. She was treated with High Flow Nasal Cannula and BiPAP support, but as there was no improvement, she was placed on elective ventilator support to give rest to her lungs and other vital organs,” the board said.

On November 27, it said doctors diagnosed acute pancreatitis, which is still being treated.

“Due to severe bacterial and fungal infections, she is receiving advanced antibiotics and antifungal medicines. Her kidney function has stopped completely, and she is undergoing regular dialysis,” the board mentioned.

Owing to gastrointestinal bleeding and a condition called Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC), it said she is being given blood and blood products as required.

“As her fever persisted and echocardiography showed issues in the aortic valve, a Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) was performed. It confirmed infective endocarditis, a serious infection of the heart valve. Treatment for this has been started according to international guidelines,” the physicians said.

The also said the multidisciplinary medical board, led by cardiologist Professor Shahabuddin Talukder, said specialists from Bangladesh and abroad are continuously monitoring her and providing every possible treatment.

The board urged all concerned not to circulate speculation or misinformation about her condition and to respect her privacy and dignity.“Our medical team is working with the highest level of care, attention and sincerity.”

The medical board and Khaleda Zia’s family have requested everyone to pray for her recovery.

Khaleda Zia has long been suffering from a number of chronic and complex health problems, including liver complications, kidney disease, heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis and recurring infections.

While staying at her Gulshan residence recently, she developed shortness of breath, cough, fever and increased weakness.

As her condition worsened, she was admitted to Evercare Hospital on 23 November. Following tests, doctors found a rapid deterioration in the functions of her lungs, heart and kidneys.

She was immediately shifted from a cabin to the Critical Care Unit for advanced treatment and close monitoring.​