PM Modi expresses concern over Khaleda Zia’s health, says ‘India stands ready to extend all possible support’

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed concern over the health of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, extending India’s support and wishing her a quick recovery.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply concerned to learn about the health of Begum Khaleda Zia, who has contributed to Bangladesh’s public life for many years.”

“Our sincere prayers and best wishes for her speedy recovery. India stands ready to extend all possible support in whatever way we can,” he added.
Khaleda Zia was admitted to the capital’s Evercare Hospital on November 23 with a lung infection. She is undergoing treatment at the hospital’s Coronary Care Unit (CCU) under the supervision of local and foreign specialist doctors from the Medical Board.

The 80-year-old former Prime Minister, who is suffering from various ailments, is now under close observation by doctors. Quoting doctors, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that her physical condition is very critical.

Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, expressed concern about the health condition of Khaleda Zia, the Chairperson of BNP.

On Friday night, the Chief Adviser sent Asif Nazrul, an adviser to the interim government, to Evercare Hospital in the capital to inquire about Khaleda Zia’s physical condition.

Begum Khaleda Zia has been suffering from various physical ailments, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, liver cirrhosis, and kidney complications for a long time. She went to London on January 8 for advanced treatment.

After undergoing treatment at the London Clinic for 17 consecutive days, she received medical treatment at her son Tarique Rahman’s house on January 25 under the supervision of London Clinic specialist doctor Professor Patrick Kennedy and Professor Jennifer Cross. The BNP Chairperson returned to Bangladesh on May 6 after receiving advanced treatment in the UK.

Begum Khaleda Zia served as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh from 1991 to 1996 and again from 2001 to 2006. She was the first woman Prime Minister of Bangladesh. She is the widow of the former President of Bangladesh and army commander, Ziaur Rahman. (ANI)