BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was taken to Evercare Hospital in the capital on Wednesday evening for a health check-up.
She arrived at the hospital from her Gulshan residence at around 7:47pm, said BNP media cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan.
Her personal physician Professor AZM Zahid Hossain said the BNP Chairperson will undergo several tests at the hospital as per her medical board’s advice. “After the tests are done, the board will decide on the next course of action,” he said.
The 79-year-old former Prime Minister has been suffering from multiple health complications for several years.
She has been receiving treatment at her home under the supervision of a medical board consisting of specialists from both Evercare Hospital and her personal team of doctors.
Khaleda to visit Evercare Hospital this evening for health check-up
Khaleda Zia returned to Dhaka on May 6 after undergoing four months of treatment in London.
During her stay in London, she received advanced medical care under the supervision of liver specialist Professor Patrick Kennedy.
Her travel to London and return home were arranged with the support of a special air ambulance provided by Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Before departing for London, the BNP Chairperson last visited Evercare Hospital on September 12 for a health check-up.