Doctors at the London Clinic have started a 'complete health check-up for BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, said her personal physician Prof AZM Zahid Hossain on Wednesday. "Madam's complete health examination started today (Wednesday). Over the next four days, she will undergo various medical tests. Her doctors from The London Clinic will visit her at home for check-ups," Zahid, who is also in London now, told the media. He, however said some tests might require Khaleda to visit the London Clinic. There are several tests scheduled for the next several days, as advised by the doctors, he added. When asked about her possible return to Bangladesh, Zahid said, "The doctors will review the test reports and then decide when she will be fit for discharge." Khaleda exchanges Eid greetings with BNP leaders ‘Khaleda Zia is doing better than before’ Regarding her current condition, Zahid said, "Alhamdulillah, Madam’s physical and mental state is now stable. She is mentally better than at any time before.  Much better,” When asked about a recent social media video showing Khaleda Zia in a wheelchair at a park in London, he said, “Since the weather was not too cold, she was taken around the flower garden area in the park.”  The BNP chief is currently under the supervision of specialists Professor Patrick Kennedy and Professor Jennifer Cross from The London Clinic while staying at her son Tarique Rahman's residence in Devonshire Place, London. Khaleda went to London on January 8 for advanced medical care and was admitted to The London Clinic. After being discharged from the clinic on January 25, the BNP chairperson moved to her son Tarique Rahman’s residence, where she has been receiving treatment under the supervision of Professor John Patrick Kennedy and Professor Jennifer Cross. The 79-year-old former prime minister has long been suffering from several health conditions, including liver cirrhosis, kidney and heart issues, diabetes, and arthritis. This year Khaleda Zia celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with her eldest son, Tarique Rahman, his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, their daughter Zaima Rahman, her younger son Arafat Rahman Koko's wife Shamila Rahman, and her two granddaughters, Zafia Rahman and Zahia Rahman in London.

Calling for an ‘ironclad unity’ to defend mass uprising gains, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday said people are eagerly waiting for a positive democratic transformation in Bangladesh. “The people from all walks of life, especially the youth, are eagerly waiting for a positive democratic transformation in Bangladesh,” she said while addressing the opening session of BNP's extended meeting in the capital through a virtual platform from London. The meeting, which began at 11 am on the LD Hall premises of the Jatiya Sangsad Complex, was attended by 3,500 leaders from across the country. In her six-minute speech, the BNP chairperson said all must rise above petty divisions and narrowness and work in the greater interest of the country and the nation. "The allies of fascists and enemies of Bangladesh are still engaged in deep conspiracies to destroy the achievements of the mass uprising. We must take people along (with us) and foil such plots through ironclad unity," she said. Stay alert against election conspiracies, warns Tarique Rahman Khaleda Zia also called upon the people of the country to work together for building a democratic Bangladesh. "Let us employ our full strength to build a modern, prosperous, and democratic Bangladesh envisioned by Ziaur Rahman, uphold the hard-earned achievements (of mass uprising) and further strengthen our unity," she added. People expect this government to hold a credible election competing minimum reform soon, said Khaleda. The BNP chairperson said the country is going through a critical time now. The fascist rulers were ousted amid a coordinated movement of the people and students. “The people's expectation from them (interim govt) is to hold an election, which would be acceptable to all, after completing the minimum reforms to repair the state soon in order to return to a democratic system,” she said. Pointing at her party leaders and activists, she asked them to be more inspired by the ideals of martyred President Ziaur Rahman and work together for a great success in the next election. “Do not do anything that will spoil your long struggle and sacrifices,” she added. BNP won’t accept local polls ahead of national election: Fakhrul “I would like to urge you from the United Kingdom while I am ill -- let's involve the people and build the Bangladesh Nationalist Party in a more united and consolidated way to lead the movement-struggle and the state governance as did in the past. Khaleda Zia, the former prime minister, called upon students, youths and the people of the country to come forward to build Bangladesh into a truly livable, developed and democratic state through mutual affection and brotherhood refraining from resorting to any vengeance. Restore democracy, voting rights: Moyeen Khan to interim govt “Let us all work together to transform our beloved motherland, Bangladesh, into a truly livable, developed and democratic state, not through vengeance and revenge, but through mutual affection and brotherhood,” she said. At the outset of her speech, she expressed her tribute to those who were martyred in the long struggle against the fascism and the recent mass killings by the fascism regime as well as showed sincere sympathy to those who were injured during the recent mass uprising.  

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health has significantly improved and is now in a stable condition, her personal physician Prof AZM Zahid Hossain has said. Speaking to reporters in London on Tuesday, he also said doctors from The London Clinic have visited Khaleda at the residence of her eldest son Tarique Rahman. "Madam (Khaleda) is receiving treatment at the residence of her eldest son and BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman," said Dr Zahid. He said Khaleda’s daughters-in-law, Dr Zubaida Rahman and Syeda Shamila Rahman, and her three granddaughters – Barrister Zaima Rahman (daughter of Tarique Rahman), Zahiya Rahman, and Zafiya Rahman (daughters of the late Arafat Rahman) – are taking care of her. "She is mentally much better than before. Doctors have visited her at home, and her physical condition is currently stable," he said. On January 8, Khaleda Zia was airlifted to London for advanced treatment. Pak PM wishes quick recovery of Khaleda, describes her a towering figure Prof Zahid, who travelled with six other Bangladeshi doctors on the same air ambulance, said she has been under the care of The London Clinic’s doctors since her arrival. Currently, she is being treated at her son Tarique Rahman's residence under the supervision of Professor Patrick Kennedy, Professor Jennifer Cross, and Dr Barrett. "Her treatment is continuously supervised by doctors at home, and necessary tests are being conducted periodically," Dr Zahid added. On behalf of the Zia family, he also requested the people of Bangladesh and expatriates to pray for the BNP Chairperson’s swift recovery. In response to a question about when Khaleda Zia will return to Bangladesh, Professor Zahid said, "Madam will return to Bangladesh when the doctors here advise her, or when they believe she is fit to travel. Inshallah, she will return when the time comes." Khaleda discharged from London Clinic Khaleda Zia was admitted to The London Clinic on January 8 and was discharged on January 25. Since then, she has been receiving treatment at her son’s home under the supervision of doctors from the clinic. The 79-year-old former Prime Minister has been suffering from a range of health issues, including liver cirrhosis, kidney problems, heart issues, diabetes, and arthritis for a long period.

After 17 days of intensive medical observation, BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is likely to go to her son Tarique Rahman’s residence on Friday evening, as she may be discharged from the London Clinic, UK. Khaleda’s personal physician Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain said this while talking to reporters on Thursday night (London time). Khaleda Zia, 35 others acquitted in Cumilla sabotage case “If everything goes well and the reports come in as expected... Inshallah, there is a possibility of Madam (Khaleda) being discharged from the hospital. The doctors here are yet to provide a discharge clearance, as some additional tests are being conducted today… she might be discharged this evening,” he said. Even after discharge, Zahid said, the BNP chief will remain under the care of Professors John Patrick Kennedy and Jennifer Cross as they are overseeing her treatment in consultation with her medical board. “She (Khaleda) will be provided treatment following the UK’s medical protocols,” he said. Khaleda was admitted to the London Clinic on January 8 right after she arrived in the UK aboard a special air ambulance sent by the Emir of Qatar. Since then, she has been receiving treatment at the hospital under the supervision of a medical board, led by liver specialist Professor John Patrick Kennedy. London Clinic to offer unified medical care for Khaleda The 79-year-old BNP chairperson has been suffering from multiple health issues, including liver cirrhosis, kidney, heart, diabetes and arthritis-related complications. Asked about her current health condition, Dr Zahid said the BNP chairperson is generally feeling much better now, but no final decision has been made regarding the liver transplant. He said it is important to consider her age and the severity of her liver disease, along with other health complications, before making such a major decision regarding the liver transplant. During her time in prison, the physician said she was deprived of the necessary medical care and left isolated. Khaleda, Tarique acquitted in Zia Orphanage graft case “Had she been brought abroad earlier she might have recovered quicker. The doctors are saying that earlier intervention could have led to different outcomes,” he said. Dr Zahid said the doctors at the London Clinic and the experts from Johns Hopkins University are largely in agreement on continuing her treatment focusing on managing her various ailments with medication. He also said some of the test results are still pending and some samples have been sent for further analysis. “Based on these results, a decision will be made regarding her future course of treatment." During her stay at Tarique’s residence, Zahid said the medical board will continue to monitor her health closely and adjust the treatment plan as necessary. He said Khaleda and her family, including BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, have requested the people of Bangladesh to pray for her speedy recovery.

A court in Cumilla has acquitted BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 35 others in a sabotage  case filed around 10 years back. Judge of Cumilla Additional Sessions Judge Court-1 Afroza Jesmin passed the order on Monday, said the court’s Public Prosecutor Advocate Kaimul HaqueRinku on Wednesday. Petition filed at HC challenging presidential pardon to convicts According to the case statement, a covered van was vandalised and torched amid a countrywide strike on Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Haiderpul area in Chauddagram upazila of the district on January 25, 2015. Later, police filed the case under the Special Powers Act against 32 people including Khaleda Zia. 2 men sentenced to 10 years for harassing minor, inciting suicide Police submitted chargesheet against 42 people in the case.

Doctors at the London Clinic in the UK have decided to provide BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia with a "one-stop service" for her medical treatment, where various specialists will address her health concerns under a unified plan. Speaking to reporters in London, Khaleda’s personal physician, Professor AZM Zahid Hossain, conveyed the decision on Wednesday. Khaleda Zia has been undergoing treatment at the London Clinic since January 8. Zahid said the BNP chief’s latest medical reports were reviewed by a medical board led by Professor John Patrick, who recommended additional tests. Two more specialist doctors are expected to examine her condition soon, Zahid noted. "She is currently receiving treatment for several complications, including liver and kidney, heart diabetes, high blood pressure and rheumatoid arthritis,” the physician said. Zahid also mentioned consultations with a medical team from Johns Hopkins Hospital in the United States, as part of the initiative to provide a comprehensive ‘one-stop service’ for Khaleda’s treatment. Read: Khaleda Zia's condition much better, says Fakhrul Doctors from Johns Hopkins participated in the medical board’s meeting to collaborate on her care plan. The treatment strategy considers Khaleda’s age, the adverse effects of her prolonged confinement in Bangladesh over the past five and a half years, and the inadequate medical care she received during that time, Zahid explained. Further steps in her treatment plan will involve consultations with extended members of the medical board, both in London and other countries. Zahid urged the people of Bangladesh to pray for Khaleda’s speedy recovery. “On behalf of her family, we request the country’s people to pray for her,” he said. Read more: Khaleda stable in London, undergoing routine tests Khaleda Zia, 79, has long been suffering from severe health conditions, including liver cirrhosis, kidney issues, heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis.

The health condition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, currently undergoing treatment at a specialised hospital in London, is much better, party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference at the party chairperson’s office in Gulshan, she shared Khaleda’s health update in response to a question about her condition. “We’ve received updates (about her condition). She (Khaleda) is now, Alhamdulillah, mentally and physically much better than before,” the BNP leader said. Khaleda Zia was admitted to the London Clinic, a specialised hospital, on January 8 for advanced treatment under the supervision of liver specialist Professor John Patrick Kennedy. A six-member medical team from Bangladesh, including BNP standing committee member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain, accompanied Khaleda during her journey to London by an air ambulance provided by the Emir of Qatar. The BNP chief has been receiving treatment for multiple ailments at the London Clinic. Contacted, Dr Zahid said the doctors at the London Clinic have reviewed Khaleda’s medical history, including conditions related to her liver, kidneys, and heart, in consultation with the Bangladeshi physicians who accompanied her. BNP urges interim govt to hold national election by Aug “Madam (Khaleda) is doing better than before. Routine tests are being conducted by the doctors. Treatment is being provided based on the test reports and some changes have been made to her treatment protocol,” he said. Zahid said Khaleda Zia is being served home-cooked meals prepared at the residence of the BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman in London. He said Tarique and his wife, Zubaida Rahman, personally deliver the meals to the hospital four times a day—morning, noon, afternoon, and evening. The physician also said Khaleda Zia’s three granddaughters—Tarique Rahman’s daughter, Zaima Rahman, and Arafat Rahman Koko’s daughters, Zahia Rahman and Zafia Rahman—are spending most of their time with their grandmother. “Madam is mentally very happy and cheerful to have her granddaughters by her side after such a long time,” he said. The 79-year-old former prime minister has long been suffering from liver cirrhosis, kidney complications, heart issues, diabetes, arthritis, and other ailments. Fakhrul discusses bilateral issues with Chinese ambassador Her health condition deteriorated after she was jailed in 2018 following her conviction in a corruption case.  Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the government temporarily freed Khaleda Zia from jail after 776 days through an executive order on March 25, 2020. Since then, she has received treatment on several occasions at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka.

The verdict on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's appeal in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case will be delivered on Wednesday. The Appellate Division concluded the hearing on the appeals of Khaleda and two others against their conviction in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case on Tuesday. After four days of hearing, a five-member bench of the Appellate Division led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed fixed Wednesday to pronounce the judgment. The hearing on the appeals began on January 7, with the court addressing the separate appeals of Khaleda Zia, Sharafuddin Ahmed, and Kazi Salimul Haque Kamal. 63 lawyers get bail in case filed over Chinmoy issue Senior lawyers Joynul Abedin, Mahbub Uddin Khokon, M Badaruddin Badal, and Kaiser Kamal ,among others, represented Khaleda Zia during the hearing. Barrister Mohammad Ruhul Quddus Kajal appeared on behalf of Khaleda and Sharafuddin Ahmed, while senior lawyer SM Shahjahan represented Kazi Salimul Haque Kamal. Additional Attorney General Mohammad Arshadur Rauf and Aneekk R Haque represented the state while lawyer Asif Hasan represented the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Khaleda, also a former prime minister, filed the leave to appeal petitions with the Appellate Division on March 14, 2019 through his lawyer challenging the HC verdict. Khaleda Zia was initially imprisoned on 8 February 2018, when a special court in Dhaka sentenced her to five years in prison for her involvement in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft incident. Later, in response to an appeal by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), the High Court on October 30 of the same year, raised her jail term to 10 years. Appellate Division upholds HC's dismissal of 5 labour cases against Dr Yunus The graft case The Zia Orphanage Trust graft case was filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission in July 2008, accusing Khaleda of misappropriating over Tk2.10 crore that was received as grants for orphans via a foreign bank. In August 2011, the ACC filed the Zia Charitable Trust graft case with Tejgaon Police Station accusing Khaleda and three others of raising funds for the trust from unknown sources and abusing power. Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the government temporarily freed Khaleda Zia from jail through an executive order by suspending her sentence on 25 March 2020, with the condition that she would stay at her Gulshan house and not leave the country. Clash on Ijtema ground: 21 including Saad’s follower get anticipatory bail Since then, her release term was extended every six months following the family's pleas. On August 6 last year, Khaleda Zia was completely freed by an order of President Mohammed Shahabuddin. The President passed the order under Article 49 of the Bangladesh Constitution, according to a gazette issued by the home ministry on August 6, last year.

Six more witnesses testified on Tuesday in the Niko corruption case filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and seven others. Judge Abdullah Al Mamun of Dhaka Special Judge’s Court-5 recorded the testimonies bringing the total number of witnesses heard in the case to 38 out of 68. The court scheduled the next date for witness testimony on January 21. IGP emphasizes maximum effort to combat crime in DMP’s monthly crime review meeting On December 9, 2007, the Anti-Corruption Commission filed the case accusing Khaleda and four others of causing a loss of Tk 137.77 billion to the state by signing an oil and gas exploration deal with Canadian company Niko on behalf of the state. The anti-graft body pressed charges in court against 11 people, including Khaleda, in May 2008. The other accused in the case are former principal secretary Kamal Uddin Siddique, Khandaker Shahidul Islam, CM Yusuf Hossain, former Bapex general manager Mir Mainul Haq, businessman Giasuddin Al Mamun, former parliamentarian MAH Selim and former vice-president of South Asia affairs of Niko Kashem Sharif. Among the accused, BNP Standing Committee Member Barrister Moudud Ahmed, former state minister AKM Mosharraf Hossain and former secretary of Bapex Shafiur Rahman died during the trial proceedings. Constable Sujan shown arrested in Chankharpul killing case On March 19 last year, the same court rejected a acquittal petition filed by the defendants and ordered the framing of charges against eight of the accused. Of the accused, Kamal Uddin Siddiqui, Mir Moynul Haque, and Kashem Sharif are absconding.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has expressed his gratitude to the Emir of Qatar for providing the royal air ambulance and logistical support to transport his ailing mother Khaleda Zia to London for advanced treatment. “I am deeply grateful to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, for graciously providing transportation and logistics for my mother, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Begum Khaleda Zia,” he said in a post on his verified Facebook page early on Friday. On behalf of his family and the people of Bangladesh, the BNP leader also extend heartfelt thanks to the Emir of Qatar for the support. “We look forward to fostering lasting, multifaceted ties between Bangladesh and Qatar,” he said. Earlier on Thursday, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed gratitude to Qatar and the UK governments for facilitating the treatment of Khaldeda Zia abroad. “We convey our gratitude to the Qatar government. They provided the air ambulance without taking any rent for taking Khaleda Zia to London. We also thank the British government for facilitating her treatment there,” he said. Read: Khaleda admitted to The London Clinic for medical care Fakhrul said this while unveiling the cover of a book titled “Rajbandir Jabanbandi” which chronicles the depositions given in court by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in ‘false’ cases’ at the party chairperson’s Gulshan office on Thursday. Khaleda flew to London with state honour after being freed and thousands of people saw her off and she did not face any hindrance on her way to London, he said. BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was admitted to The London Clinic in the United Kingdom on Wednesday for advanced treatment. She left Dhaka for London on Tuesday night aboard a special air ambulance sent by the Emir of Qatar. Her eldest son Tarique Rahman, accompanied by his wife Zubaida Rahman, greeted his mother with open arms at the Heathrow Airport. Khaleda’s doctors have been advocating for her treatment abroad ever since she was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis in late 2021. Read more:  Khaleda reaches London for treatment Despite the severity of her condition, she was denied permission to travel for treatment by the Awami League government, citing legal hurdles related to her convictions in two cases. On August 6, 2024, a day after the fall of the Awami League government, Khaleda was fully freed by an order from President Mohammed Shahabuddin, paving the way for her overseas treatment. Khaleda Zia, a three-time former Prime Minister, has been battling multiple health issues, including liver cirrhosis, diabetes, arthritis, and complications involving her kidneys, lungs, heart and eyes.