Khaleda Zia Remains Critical in Hospital — Urgent Medical Attention Underway
Former Prime Minister and opposition leader Khaleda Zia continues to receive intensive medical care at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka after being admitted with a serious chest infection, which affected her lungs and heart. Party sources say her condition remains “critical.”
According to her personal physician, BNP‑standing committee member AZM Zahid Hossain, Khaleda Zia is under continuous observation in the coronary care unit (CCU), receiving supportive treatments including ventilator support. Her health problems reportedly include multiple underlying conditions — heart disease, kidney and liver issues, diabetes, lung complications, and other age‑related ailments. The complications have prevented her from being fit for travel abroad for advanced treatment.
Her political party, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has appealed to the public and supporters to pray for her recovery. At the same time, they have asked media and well‑wishers to rely only on verified statements from her personal physician regarding her condition. In international reaction, Narendra Modi — Prime Minister of neighboring India — has publicly expressed concern at hearing of Khaleda Zia’s critical condition. He extended heartfelt wishes for her recovery and offered any assistance needed. Meanwhile, a medical team from the UK has reportedly arrived in Dhaka to support her treatment with specialist care — a rare but significant international intervention. At this time, no decision has been made about transferring her abroad; doctors say that will depend on her improving to a stable, travel‑worthy condition.
Khaleda Zia remains a prominent political figure — as former Prime Minister and Chairperson of BNP — and her health condition has sparked concern nationwide. Her prolonged hospitalization and serious illness come at a sensitive time for Bangladesh’s political landscape, adding uncertainty to future political dynamics.
The involvement of foreign medical experts and international political reactions highlight the gravity of her condition and the high public interest surrounding her recovery. Supporters and politicians alike are watching closely, making her health situation not only a matter of personal well‑being, but one with major political implications.
