BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, now undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the capital, was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis, her medical board member Dr FM Siddique said on Sunday. “We’ve already informed Madam’s close relatives that she was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis, and asked them to take steps to send her abroad as soon as possible,” he told a press conference at the BNP chief’s Gulshan residence. The doctor said Khaleda’s condition is now stable but it can deteriorate anytime in the case of further bleeding from her liver. “The bleeding has stopped now, but re-bleeding can start anytime. If it happens, her life will be at high risk,” he said. He said they now feel very helpless over the current condition of Khaleda for lack of technology to treat her. The physician said Khaleda needs to go to an advanced medical centre abroad urgently for her treatment by applying “TIPS’ technology. Read: Khaleda free, not in govt custody: Law Minister He also feared that a time may come when it will be difficult or impossible to shift Khaleda abroad. Dr Siddique said Khaleda already bled thrice and the third time bleeding was severe, impairing her liver function. "In the last 24 hours, there was no bleeding. “There’s a 50 percent possibility of rebleeding in the next week while 70 percent within the next six weeks. This is obvious.” "We don't have the supportive technology to control or stop it if Madame bleeds again, we're afraid. If she bleeds again, the risk of her death will increase a lot,” the physician said.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday suspected that their party chairperson Khaleda might have been subjected to slow-poisoning during her stay in Old Dhaka Central Jail. “As part of a plot hatched during the 1/11 changeover, she (Khaleda) was sent to jail by convicting her in false cases.  She was kept for about two years in an abandoned damp building of the Old Dhaka’s Central Jail where rats used to run around,” he said. Speaking at a rally, he said the BNP chief was later taken to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) from the jail, but she was not given proper treatment there. “Many people have this question now: was there any arrangement for slow-poisoning Khaleda Zia on that day? We want to know this clearly. Nothing is impossible for them (govt).” Also read: Rumour mill goes into overdrive over Khaleda’s health: Fakhrul He said it is possible to do anything bad for the government when it could assume power by indulging in ‘vote robbery’ the night before the voting day, filing false cases against 35 lakh people, gunning down and maiming the pro-democracy leaders and activists, and making disappear around 500 opposition leaders and activists. Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal arranged the rally in front of the Jatiya Press Club demanding Khaleda's treatment abroad. Fakhrul called upon all, including their party leaders and activists, to take to the streets to force the government to allow Khaleda to go abroad. “Khaleda Zia is now fighting for her life. Shall we stay indoors? We must put in our all-out efforts to save her life,” he said. The BNP leader warned that the consequences will be dire if the government does not allow Khaleda to go abroad. "Let's be united in a stronger way and intensify our movement.” Fakhrul said doctors at Evercare Hospital are saying they have no more capacity to treat the BNP chief as her condition turned so much critical. ”They’ve clearly said she (Khaleda) needs to be sent abroad immediately for her treatment. But Sheikh Hasina (PM) does not want to pay heed to it out of her vengeance. She’s conspiring to eliminate Khaleda Zia’s life, not only to remove her from politics,” he said. The BNP leader said they know there has been international pressure on the government to send Khaleda abroad, but the Prime Minister is not willing to do so. Also read: Let Khaleda go abroad or face oust-govt movement: Fakhrul Khaleda, a 76-year-old former prime minister, was readmitted to Evercare Hospital on 13 November, six days after she had returned home from the hospital. The BNP chief's physicians said she has been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, critical cardiac, kidney ophthalmological and dental complications. The hemoglobin level in her blood has also dropped. On behalf of the family, Khaleda's younger brother, Shamim Iskander, submitted an application to the Home Ministry on 11 November urging the government to allow her to go abroad for better treatment. Law Minister Anisul Huq, however, recently said the BNP chairperson first has to make a fresh application by going back to jail to go abroad for treatment.

The family of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has once again submitted an application to the government to send the ailing former prime minister abroad for advanced treatment. On behalf of the family, Khaleda's younger brother, Shamim Iskander, submitted the application to the Home Ministry on Thursday, said a senior BNP leader wishing anonymity. “Madam's (Khaleda’s) younger brother, Shamim Iskander, submitted the application to the government on Thursday urging the government to allow her going abroad for better treatment,” said the BNP leader close to Khaleda. Also read: Khaleda Zia shifted to CCU In the application, he said, the government’s cooperation was sought to send Khaleda abroad either by granting her bail through the court or giving permission. Khaleda’s personal medical team member Dr Azm Zahid Hossain also confirmed the matter, saying it is for the fifth time the BNP chief’s family sought the government’s permission to take her abroad. Her family applied to the government last time in August this year to take her abroad for better treatment, but the government turned it down saying there is no scope for a convicted person to avail of such a scope. Khaleda has been undergoing treatment in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) of Evercare Hospital in the capital. On Saturday, she was readmitted to the hospital for follow-up treatment, nearly a week after she was discharged from it. Also read: Khaleda’s biopsy report sent abroad for review: Dr Zahid It is for the third time that the 76-year-old BNP chief was admitted to the hospital this year for various health complications. The BNP chief's physicians said she has been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, ophthalmological and dental complications. A physician at her medical team said Khaleda is now suffering from a critical cardiac problem while her blood sugar is out of control and hemoglobin level in her blood has dropped. Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the government freed Khaleda Zia from jail for six months through an executive order suspending her sentences on March 25 last year. On September 19, the government for the fourth time extended the suspension of her jail term with conditions that she will not leave the country and stay at her Gulshan home.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital on Tuesday, is still suffering from fever, her sister Selima Islam said on Friday. “She (Khaleda) is still suffering from intermittent fever, leading to an appetite loss. She has been eating very little for the past few days,” she told reporters. Selima said she could not visit Khaleda at the hospital as she was asked not to go there considering her old age. She said her brother Shamim Iskander’s wife visited the BNP chief on Thursday and talked to doctors. “We came to know about her health from my brother’s wife.” Asked whether they will submit any fresh application to the government seeking permission for sending the BNP chief abroad for treatment, she said they will think of it after consultation with Khaleda. "We had earlier sought government permission twice. “Even my brother (Shamim Iskander) met the Home Minister, but they didn’t give permission,” Selima said. Read:Khaleda admitted to Evercare Hospital She said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday categorically said the treatment of Khaleda is not possible in the country. In response to another question, Selima said she still did not talk to Khaleda about taking any move to send her abroad. “Nothing can be done without her opinion.” Khaleda Zia was again admitted to Evercare Hospital on Tuesday for treatment and medical tests. Khaleda underwent some medical tests, including an ultrasonogram, said a member of her personal medical team. “We received some reports of the tests we gave her some medicines accordingly. Alongside fever, she has many other complications,” he said. The physician said the medical board formed earlier for her treatment, led by Dr Shahabuddin Talukder, has been providing the BNP chief necessary treatment. “But her complete treatment is not possible here. She needs to go to any advanced centre abroad.” Read:Khaleda's bail extended by one year in 5 cases On April 27, Khaleda Zia was admitted to Evercare Hospital with Covid infections. She received treatment there until June 19 for post-Covid complications and some other underlying health problems. Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the government freed Khaleda Zia from jail for six months through an executive order suspending her sentences on March 25 last year. On September 19, the government extended for six more months the suspension of her jail term with conditions that she will stay in her Gulshan residence and will not leave the country. Her family applied to the government twice in May and August this year seeking permission to take her abroad for better treatment, but the government turned it down saying there is no scope for a convicted person to avail of such a scope.

The health condition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who was infected with coronavirus, has improved a little bit as her temperature showing a declining trend, her medical team head Dr FM Siddiqui said on Saturday night. Talking to reporters in front of the BNP chief’s Gulshan residence after examining her health condition, he also said they think Khaleda’s treatment is still possible at her home as her condition is stable with 97-98 percent oxygen level. “We’ve examined her health condition. She’s been suffering from low fever for the last three days. Her temperature was persistent during the whole day and even yesterday (Friday) evening. But her temperature is showing a declining trend as she had no fever during the whole day today (Saturday). But the temperature increased a little bit in the evening,” the doctor said. Also read: Khaleda’s CT scan report largely good: Doctor He said, “Considering all the aspects, we can say her condition is still stable. If we compare her Friday’s level of temperature with Saturday’s , we find a little bit of  improvement in her condition. But we should keep in mind that we should not evaluate the whole situation with only a parameter and we should always remin careful. We’re handling everything professionally with our medical skills and specialisation,” he said. Dr FM Siddiqui said they found Khaleda's temperature around 100.2°F at about 10:15pm on Saturday. “We’ve started giving her the antiviral medicine and she has already received two doses of it. We also think the response to the medicine is positive. We’ve checked her blood circulation and respiration, and these are good. Her saturation level is always persistent between 97 and 98 percent.” Stating that the BNP chief’s Covid infection entered the ninth day on Saturday, he said she is now passing through a complicated time. “We’ll take necessary steps immediately if we get any danger signal or deterioration in her condition. As of now, we think, everything is fine. But we don’t want to show any leniency until a two-week period of her infection is passed off, and we’ll continue our,close monitoring.” Also read: Nine infected with coronavirus at BNP chief Khaleda’s house Asked whether they have any plan to take Khaleda to any hospital, Dr FM Siddiqui said they still do not think it is necessary. “But we’ll be able to shift her to a hospital quickly in case of any emergency.” The doctor said the condition of some Covid patients deteriorates even after getting discharged from the hospital. “So, we’re careful so that no gap is created anywhere regarding her treatment.”Asked about the BNP chief’s mental health, he said she is mentally very strong and she urged all to wear masks to protect themselves from the virus infection. FM Siddiqui said Khaleda’s lung condition seems to be in a good shape as her oxygen level is not dropping. Also read: Khaleda Zia infected with Covid-19 About her HRCT scan test report, he said her infection is very nominal. The BNP chief underwent the Covid test on Saturday last as eight other people at her residence were infected with the virus and her report came out positive. Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the government freed Khaleda Zia from jail for six months through an executive order suspending her sentences on March 25 last year. Later, the government extended her release twice.”

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who was infected with coronavirus, has a very nominal lung infection, said her doctor and party vice chairman AZM Zahid after receiving her provisional HRCT scan report. Talking to reporters at Evercare Hospital in the city, where the BNP chief underwent the high-resolution CT (HRCT) test, he said the BNP chief’s medical board decided to perform the test to know the exact condition of her chest. “We’ve already received a provisional report of the test. The report findings suggest her (lung) infection is very nominal. It’s not even at the mild stage. The report is very good,” He said now the medical board members will add any new medicine, if it is necessary, after discussions. “We need to monitor her condition round the clock as we can’t say how corona will behave tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.” Zahid said they will observe her condition very meticulously over the next one week so that they can take necessary measures under any circumstances. He said Khaleda urged people to pray for her speedy recovery. Also read: Covid-infected Khaleda undergoes CT scan Asked whether Khaleda is free from danger, he said corona is such a disease no exact prediction can be made in advance. “We can say whether she is in danger or free from danger only after two weeks of her infection.” He said they have taken all the arrangements for her treatment at a private hospital in case of any emergency. Earlier, Khaleda underwent an HRCT scan test at Evercare Hospital as she has been suffering from low fever. She went to the hospital around 9:40pm for the test as per her doctors’ advice, said her media wing member Shamsuddin Didar. He said the BNP chief left the hospital for her Gulshan residence after the test around 10:25pm. Earlier, Khaleda’s medical team members visited her and said she was still stable though she has been suffering from a low fever. Also read: Khaleda suffered from low fever, condition still stable: Doctors They also advised her to perform a CT scan test on the BNP chief to determine their next course of treatment. "She had low fever on Wednesday night with around 100 degrees temperature. It’s a new symptom,” said the BNP chief’s medical board head Dr FM Siddiqui. Talking to reporters at her Gulshan office, he said Khaleda suffered from fever on Thursday morning as well. “I just checked her chest. Since the chest is clear, we think she’s stable,” the physician said. He said her sugar level is also under control. Also read: Khaleda Zia infected with Covid-19 “Today (Thursday) is the seventh day since Madam has got infected and she’s now entering her second week. The complexities of Covid are usually exposed during the second week. That's why we want to be a little more careful,” FM Siddiqui said. He said if they find the CT scan report good, then they will continue her treatment at home. The doctor said they will take her to a hospital if there is anything bad in the report. “Our decision depends on the CT scan report.” Khaleda underwent the Covid test on Saturday last as eight other people at her residence were infected with the virus and her report came out positive. Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the government freed Khaleda Zia from jail for six months through an executive order suspending her sentences on March 25 last year. Also read: Nine infected with coronavirus at BNP chief Khaleda’s house She was released from the prison cell of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) the same day, and she has been staying at her Gulshan house since then. On August 27 last year, the government extended her release for six more months and it was extended again for six months on March 15 last. On February 8, 2018, Khaleda was sent to Old Dhaka Central Jail after a lower court sentenced her to five years’ imprisonment in Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case. The High Court later doubled her jail term. Khaleda was found guilty in another corruption case the same year. Her party claims both the cases are politically motivated.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who was infected with coronavirus, underwent a CT scan at a city hospital on Thursday night as she has been suffering from low fever. The BNP chief was taken to Evercare Hospital in the city’s Bashundhara area around 9:40pm for the test as per her doctors’ advice, said her media wing member Shamsuddin Didar. He said the BNP chief left the hospital for her Gulshan residence after the test around 10:25pm. Earlier, Khaleda’s medical team members visited her and said she was still stable though she has been suffering from low fever. They also advised her to perform a CT scan test on the BNP Chief to determine their next course of treatment. Also read: Khaleda suffered from low fever, condition still stable: Doctors “She had low fever on Wednesday night with around 100 degrees temperature. It’s a new symptom,” said the BNP chief’s medical board head Dr FM Siddiqui. Talking to reporters after visiting Khaleda at her Gulshan office, he said Khaleda suffered from fever on Thursday morning as well. “I just checked her chest. Since the chest is clear, we think she’s stable,” the physician said. He said her sugar level is also under control. “Today (Thursday) is the seventh day since Madam has got infected and she’s now entering her second week. The complexities of Covid are usually exposed during the second week. That's why we want to be a little more careful,” FM Siddiqui said. Also read: Nine infected with coronavirus at BNP chief Khaleda’s house He said if they find the CT scan report good, then they will continue her treatment at home. The doctor said they will take her to a hospital if there is anything bad in the report. “Our decision depends on the CT scan report.” Khaleda underwent the Covid test on Saturday last as eight other people at her residence were infected with the virus and her report came out positive. Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the government freed Khaleda Zia from jail for six months through an executive order suspending her sentences on March 25 last year. She was released from the prison cell of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) the same day, and she has been staying at her Gulshan house since then. Also read: Khaleda Zia infected with Covid-19 On August 27 last year, the government extended her release for six more months and it was extended again for six months on March 15 last. On February 8, 2018, Khaleda was sent to Old Dhaka Central Jail after a lower court sentenced her to five years’ imprisonment in Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case. The High Court later doubled her jail term. Khaleda was found guilty in another corruption case the same year. Her party claims both the cases are politically motivated.

The condition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who was infected with coronavirus, is still stable, but she is now suffering from low fever, her medical team said Thursday. The doctors said they have decided to perform a CT scan test on the BNP Chief to determine thr next course of treatment. “As a new symptom, she had low fever on Wednesday night with around 100 degrees temperature,” said the BNP Chief’s medical board head Dr FM Siddiqui. Talking to reporters after visiting Khaleda at her Gulshan office, he said Khaleda suffered from fever on Thursday morning as well. “I just checked her chest. Since the chest is clear, We think she’s stable,” the physician said. He said her sugar level is also under control. Also read: Khaleda is strong, stable: FM Siddiqui “Today (Thursday) is Madam’s seventh day of infection and she’s now entering her second week. The complexities of Covid are usually exposed during the second week. That's why we want to be a little more careful,” FM Siddiqui said. He said they will conduct her CT scan test within a very short time. The doctor said they have also made arrangements for the test at a hospital but did not mention its name.   He said if they find the report of the CT scan to be good, then they will continue her treatment at home. The doctor said they will take her to a hospital if there is anything bad in the report. “Our decision will depend on the CT scan report.”  Khaleda underwent the Covid test on Saturday last as eight other people at her residence were infected with the virus and her report came out to be positive. Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the government freed Khaleda Zia from jail for six months through an executive order suspending her sentences on March 25 last year. Also read: Nine infected with coronavirus at BNP chief Khaleda’s house She was released from the prison cell of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) the same day, and she has been staying at her Gulshan house since then. On August 27 last year, the government extended her release for six more months and it was extended again for six months on March 15 last. On February 8, 2018, Khaleda was sent to the Old Dhaka Central Jail after a lower court sentenced her to five years’ imprisonment in Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case. The High Court later doubled her jail term. Khaleda was found guilty in another corruption case the same year. Her party claims both the cases are politically motivated.