Interim government declares Khaleda Zia a VVIP

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been accorded Very Very Important Person (VVIP) status following a decision at a special meeting of the interim government.

Planning Advisor Wahiduddin Mahmud announced the decision after a meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna on Tuesday.

“A special meeting of the Advisory Council has been held today, led by the chief advisor,” he told reporters.

Prayers were offered at the meeting for the speedy recovery of Khaleda, the three-time former prime minister and wife of the late president Ziaur Rahman, he added.

“Considering Begum Khaleda Zia’s current physical condition, her treatment at the hospital, possible plans to take her abroad if necessary, her security, travel arrangements and her senior status, it has been decided to declare her a Very Very Important Person (VVIP). All relevant agencies have been instructed to implement this immediately.”

He added that Khaleda’s family and party have been informed of the decision.

Law Advisor Asif Nazrul and Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam were also present at the briefing.