Dhaka:Khaleda Zia's Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Tuesday conveyed its sincere gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his message expressing concern over the deteriorating health of the former Bangladesh prime minister and the party BNP chairperson. The party acknowledged Prime Minister Modi's comments wishing her a speedy recovery in a post on X, saying it greatly appreciates this act of kindness and the expression of willingness to provide support.
Prior to this, Prime Minister Modi wrote that he was extremely worried about Begum Khaleda Zia's health and offered his heartfelt prayers and best wishes for her quick recovery. Begum Khaleda Zia has long been involved in Bangladesh's public life. He added that India stands ready to extend all possible support, in whatever way we can, signalling New Delhi’s willingness to assist as the veteran leader remains critically ill.
Khaleda Zia's health problemsKhaleda Zia, aged eighty, has been admitted to a private hospital in Dhaka since November 23 after developing a severe chest infection that affected both her heart and lungs.
According to BNP leaders, her condition worsened in the days following her admission. Four days after she was hospitalised, doctors shifted her to the coronary care unit as multiple health complications escalated.
Since then, she has been put on ventilation, and medical teams made up of both domestic and foreign experts are in charge of her care.
BNP Vice Chairman Advocate Ahmed Aazam Khan described her condition as extremely grave, saying, she is in a very critical condition. There is nothing more to do except seek prayers from the whole nation. Zia's condition is still precarious, according to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, who also stated that she is very ill and that experts are making every effort.
According to party leaders, her physical state hasn't changed much in the last few days. Zia has long suffered from several health issues, including complications related to her liver and kidneys, along with diabetes, arthritis, and chronic eye ailments.
She returned to Bangladesh on May 6 this year after spending four months in London receiving advanced medical care.