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Khaleda Zia to return home by air ambulance: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia will return home from London on Monday on a special air ambulance provided by the Emir of Qatar. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir gave the information at a press conference in Gulshan on Saturday night. He informed that

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Khaleda Zia to return home by air ambulance: Mirza Fakhrul
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Published :
May 03, 2025 20:21
Updated :
May 03, 2025 20:24

BNP chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia will return home from London on Monday on a special air ambulance provided by the Emir of Qatar.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir gave the information at a press conference in Gulshan on Saturday night.

He informed that the time of arrival will be disclosed later.

Earlier, it was informed that the former prime minister will return home through a flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines.​

 

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BNP takes all-out preparations to welcome Begum Khaleda Zia

BNP has taken all-out preparations to welcome their party chief Begum Khaleda Zia who is likely to arrive in Dhaka from London on Tuesday morning, four months after receiving medical treatment there.

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BNP takes all-out preparations to welcome Begum Khaleda Zia
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Published: 04 May 2025, 20: 02

BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia BSS

BNP has taken all-out preparations to welcome their party chief Begum Khaleda Zia who is likely to arrive in Dhaka from London on Tuesday morning, four months after receiving medical treatment there.

BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed disclosed this information at an urgent press conference at BNP headquarters in Naya Paltan Sunday afternoon.

He said when Begum Zia, also a former prime minister, will reach Dhaka, party leaders and activists will welcome her on the way from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Gulshan standing on either side of the streets. Rizvi gave some guidelines about what to do and what not to do while welcoming her.

As per the plan, Dhaka city north BNP leaders and workers will welcome her on the street from the airport to the Le Meridien Hotel, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal from Le Meridien Hotel to Khilkhet, Jubo Dal from Khilkhet to Hotel Radisson.

Then Dhaka city south BNP will be there on the street from Hotel Radisson to Army Stadium, Swechchhasebak Dal from Army Stadium to Banani graveyard, Krishak Dal from Banani graveyard to Kakoli crossing, Sramik Dal from Kakoli More to Sheraton Hotel in Banani, Ulama Dal, Tanti Dal, pro-BNP cultural wing JASAS and Matsyajibi Dal from Sheraton Hotel to Banani Kacha Bazar.

All professional organisations including the Muktijoddha Dal will stay on street from Banani Kacha Bazar to Gulshan-2. Mohila Dal from Gulshan-2 roundabout to Gulshan Avenue Road, BNP national executive committee members from Gulshan-2 roundabout to Gulshan Avenue Road and the leaders and activists coming from different districts will stand at their convenience.

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said all the leaders and activists will stand on one side of the road holding national and party flags. No motorcycle or people on foot will be allowed to move along with the BNP chairperson's vehicle. Plus, no one will be allowed to enter the airport and the residence of BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.​

 

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Last-minute preparations at Feroza to welcome Khaleda back

Preparations are complete at Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan residence, Feroza, as the BNP chairperson returns home after four months in London for medical treatment. The front lawn has been adorned with vibrant potted flowers, and the interior of the house has been meticulously cleaned and arranged t

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Last-minute preparations at Feroza to welcome Khaleda back
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Published :
May 05, 2025 21:29
Updated :
May 05, 2025 21:31

Preparations are complete at Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan residence, Feroza, as the BNP chairperson returns home after four months in London for medical treatment.

The front lawn has been adorned with vibrant potted flowers, and the interior of the house has been meticulously cleaned and arranged to ensure a warm welcome for the party leader.

Security has been tightened around the walled compound, with police and members of the Chairperson’s Security Force (CSF) stationed at the premises.

Dedicated rooms have been prepared for security personnel in front of the residence.

Khaleda is set to arrive in Dhaka on Tuesday and will stay at Feroza upon her return.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said Khaleda will depart London’s Heathrow Airport at 4:10pm local time on Monday aboard a special air ambulance arranged by the Emir of Qatar.

She will be accompanied by her daughters-in-law—Zubaida Rahman, wife of Tarique Rahman, and Syeda Sharmila Rahman Sithi, wife of the late Arafat Rahman Coco.

The air ambulance is scheduled to stop in Doha at 2:30am local time before reaching Dhaka’s Shahjalal International Airport at 10:30am Bangladesh time.

Khaleda’s physician, Prof AZM Zahid Hossain, confirmed the travel details and said the BNP chief is feeling much better.

The 79-year old three-time former prime minister has long battled liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, heart problems, diabetes, and arthritis.

She was treated by Patrick Kennedy and Jennifer Cross at The London Clinic for 17 days before moving to her son Tarique’s home.

Fakhrul urged BNP leaders and supporters not to crowd the streets to welcome Khaleda, citing ongoing SSC examinations.

Supporters have been instructed to stay on the pavements, carrying national and BNP flags, and avoid blocking roads.​

 

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Crowd gathers at Heathrow as Khaleda flying home
BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman personally drives his mother to the airport

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Published :
May 05, 2025 20:24
Updated :
May 05, 2025 20:24

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is returning home after four months of medical treatment in London, as party activists gathered in large numbers at Heathrow Airport to see her off.

At 2:10 pm local time on Monday, the former prime minister departed from her elder son Tarique Rahman’s residence for the airport.

Tarique, the BNP’s acting chairman, personally drove his mother to the airport, confirmed Khaleda’s personal physician Prof AZM Zahid Hossain.

He added that Khaleda was seated in the front passenger seat beside her son.

Also accompanying them in the car were her daughters-in-law Zubaida Rahman, Syeda Shamila Rahman, and Tarique’s daughter Zaima Rahman.

“After completing airport formalities, we will depart on an air ambulance provided by the Emir of Qatar. We’re scheduled to leave at 4pm,” he said.

They are expected to stop over in Doha and arrive in Dhaka at 10am on Tuesday.​

 

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Khaleda Zia leaves London for Dhaka in air ambulance

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia left Heathrow Airport tonight (Monday night) for Dhaka aboard a special air ambulance provided by the Emir of Qatar, as she is returning home nearly four months after receiving advanced treatment in London. “The special air ambulance provided by Qatar’s Emir

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Khaleda Zia leaves London for Dhaka in air ambulance
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Published :
May 05, 2025 21:48
Updated :
May 05, 2025 21:48

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia left Heathrow Airport tonight (Monday night) for Dhaka aboard a special air ambulance provided by the Emir of Qatar, as she is returning home nearly four months after receiving advanced treatment in London.

“The special air ambulance provided by Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, carrying BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and her entourage, took off around 9:35 pm (BST),” said BNP media cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan.

He said the flight is scheduled to reach Hamad International Airport in Doha at 1:25am, local time, and will fly to Dhaka after a stopover of one hour and 35 minutes.

Earlier, the BNP chief left the home of her elder son and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman around 7pm (BST) and reached the airport in nearly 40 minutes.

Tarique personally drove his mother to Heathrow Airport and saw her off there.

Khaleda sat in the rear seat beside Tarique, while Dr Zubaida Rahman and her daughter were in the back seats of the car on their way to the airport.

A video posted by Tarique on his verified Facebook page shows him happily seeing his mother off and other entourage at the airport, saying “Allah Hafez”.

Several hundred leaders and activists of the BNP’s UK Chapter gathered near the airport to see Khaleda off.

As the party leaders and workers shouted slogans upon seeing Khaleda’s vehicle, she waved her hand towards them.

Khaleda Zia is accompanied by her two daughters-in-law—Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of her eldest son Tarique Rahman, and Syeda Shamila Rahman, wife of her late son Arafat Rahman Koko—along with other entourage members, including her medical team.

“She is expected to land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at around 10am Tuesday. We hope that she will reach Dhaka on time,” BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir told UNB.

He urged party leaders and activists to remain alert and not cause any traffic jam during their way of giving the BNP chief a reception upon her return home, as there is an SSC exam scheduled for Tuesday.

The BNP Secretary General has also urged law enforcers and party leaders and workers to ensure that no public inconvenience arises during the reception of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.

Khaleda Zia travelled to London on January 8 in the same special air ambulance sent by the Emir of Qatar.

Upon arrival, she was admitted to the London Clinic, a private hospital, where she remained under the care of renowned specialists Professor Patrick Kennedy and Professor Jennifer Cross for 17 days.

Since 25 January, she has been receiving treatment at the residence of her elder son, Tarique Rahman.

After 17 days at a London clinic, she had since been under the supervision of specialists Prof Patrick Kennedy and Prof Jennifer Cross at Tarique Rahman’s residence.

Meanwhile, the BNP has completed all preparations to give the BNP chief a massive reception on her way back to her Gulshan residence from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

Since the BNP chief will be travelling from Dhaka Airport to her residence in Gulshan via the Kakoli route, Fakhrul urged everyone not to stand on the road in any way. “Those who wish to welcome Madam should stand on the footpath and greet her from there. We have instructed that party leaders and activists may hold national and BNP flags while receiving her.”

He also urged the general public to use the elevated expressway from the airport to Kakoli on the day of Khaleda’s return to avoid traffic congestion.

The BNP chief’s Gulshan residence, 'Firoza', located at House 1, Road 80, has been fully prepared to welcome her.

Zubaida’s Homecoming After 17 Years

Tarique Rahman, Dr Zubaida and their daughter Zaima Rahman have been living in London since 2008.

After 17 years in exile, Dr Zubaida Rahman is also returning home with her mother-in-law, with a plan to stay at her father’s Dhanmondi residence.

Her father’s house, known as Mahbub Bhaban, located on Road 5 of Dhanmondi, is also prepared to welcome Zubaida.

Though the house is already well-kept, additional arrangements have been made so that Zubaida can stay there with comfort and security.​