Khaleda Zia under close medical supervision

Later, in front of Evercare Hospital, Professor FM Siddiqui, a member of the medical board formed for BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, informed reporters that she has heart and chest (lung) infections. Her treatment is ongoing under the close supervision of doctors at the hospital.
 

He said, “Over the past few months, she has been frequently falling ill. The reason we admitted her here to Evercare Hospital today is that she developed multiple health issues at the same time, including a chest infection.”

In Professor Siddiqui’s words, “Since she already had heart problems. she has a permanent pacemaker and previously underwent a heart ring procedure she also has a condition called mitral stenosis. Because of the chest infection, both her heart and lungs were affected simultaneously, causing severe respiratory distress. That’s why we brought her here urgently.”
 

The medical board member added that after her admission, “We immediately performed all the necessary tests. Based on the preliminary reports, the medical board administered antibiotics and provided her with urgent and intensive initial treatment.”

He further said, “We expect additional reports within 24 hours. She remains under our intensive observation. We believe that her condition over the next 12 hours will be crucial. At the moment, she is receiving the highest level of care and is being closely monitored in her room.”
 

Earlier, on Sunday (23 November) at 8 PM, Khaleda Zia was admitted to Evercare Hospital. She is under the supervision of specialist Professor Shahabuddin Talukdar.
 

Several tests were conducted immediately after her admission. Following this, a medical board meeting was held under Professor Shahabuddin Talukdar’s chairmanship. The meeting included Professor FM Siddiqui, Dr. Jafar Iqbal, Dr. Ziaul Haque, Dr. Mamun Ahmed, retired Brigadier General Saiful Islam, and virtually, Dr. Zubaida Rahman from London along with several specialists from Johns Hopkins Hospital in the United States.
 

Professor FM Siddiqui stated, “Following the unanimous decision of the medical board, treatment for Madam has begun.”

 

Meanwhile, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s personal physician, Professor AZM Zahid Hossain, said, “We want to assure that Madam’s physical condition is being managed with appropriate medical care and the highest level of caution. There is nothing extremely concerning at this moment.”
 

He added, “We believe that her treatment has begun appropriately, Alhamdulillah. After the next 12 hours, the medical board will meet again. Based on observations of her health at that time, the board will decide if any changes in her treatment are needed.”
 

Professor AZM Zahid Hossain also mentioned that since early Sunday morning, her son Tarique Rahman and his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman have been in constant contact regarding Madam’s condition. In addition, the wife of her younger late son Arafat Rahman Koko, Syeda Shamila Rahman, is also with her. Her close family members are continuously supporting and monitoring her treatment.
 

He further stated that Madam has requested, through you (the journalists), prayers from the nation for her recovery, just as the people have prayed for her in the past.