A new video produced under the government of Muhammad Yunus is drawing criticism for portraying former prime minister Khaleda Zia as an icon of moral integrity despite extensive evidence of corruption during her administration. The video describes Zia as “a solitary Sherpa in Bangladesh’s politics” and claims she was “adorned with the title of uncompromising […]
Former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia is set to be flown to London for advanced medical treatment after doctors recommended her immediate transfer abroad.
Prime minister of India Narendra Modi on Monday expressed concern over the health of former Bangladesh prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, saying he was “deeply concerned” after learning she had been placed on ventilation.
Khaleda Zia’s family is preparing to take the former prime minister abroad for advanced treatment once her condition improves, according to a Facebook post by Mahdi Amin, adviser to Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman.
Abdul Moyeen Khan, a member of the standing committee of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, said Friday that “unjust repression” during the former Awami League government caused the deterioration in party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairwoman Khaleda Zia’s condition remains unchanged as she continues treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, officials said on Saturday.
Former prime minister Khaleda Zia is in “very critical” condition as she undergoes treatment for multiple infections and longstanding health problems, senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) officials said Friday.
