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Published : 04 Mar 2025, 02:54 PM
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is in "better health than before" as she is experiencing “mental peace” while staying her son Tarique Rahman's home in London, her personal physician Prof AZM Zahid Hossain said.
Zahid shared the update with bdnews24.com from London over the phone on Tuesday.
Khaleda is currently receiving treatment under the supervision of doctors at The London Clinic.
“Madam feels much better than before. Mental peace has contributed to her physical wellness,” said Zahid.
In response to a question, the BNP leader said, "All I can say is that she is better now. I won't say that she's almost cured. However, she’s in better health than at any other time. All of you, please pray for her recovery.”
The 79-year-old former prime minister has been suffering from liver cirrhosis, cardiac disease, diabetes, arthritis, kidney ailments, and other health issues for a long time.
On Jan 8, she was flown to London for better medical treatment in a special air ambulance. She was admitted to The London Clinic on the same day.
Doctors ran several medical tests on Khaleda. She was discharged from the hospital on Jan 25 and went to her son’s house.
When asked when Khaleda could return to Bangladesh, Zahid said: “She will return home to Bangladesh when the doctors at The London Clinic permit her.”
He added that the doctors at The London Clinic have been visiting the BNP chief at her home regularly and providing treatment.
“They are checking in on her intensively every week so she can recover soon.”
Zahid said, “I have already informed you about the medical aspect. [In addition] Madam has been able to meet her son [BNP Acting Chairman] Tarique, his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, their daughter Barrister Zaima Rahman and [Khaleda's younger son] the late Arafat Rahman's wife Sharmila Rahman, and her daughters Zahia Rahman and Zafia Rahman, after seven years. This has allowed her mental state to improve.”
