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Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s critical health condition is drawing international attention. A team of medical experts from the UK is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka to assist in her treatment alongside a medical board including doctors from the US and Bangladesh. Other countries, including India, China, and others have offered assistance. Zia, currently on ventilation in a private hospital, is receiving intensive care for heart and lung infections. Security has been heightened around her, and she has been designated a “very, very important person” allowing the deployment of the Special Security Force for her protection. Prayers are being held across Bangladesh, and prominent figures like Prime Minister Modi have expressed concern.

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International Medical Team Arrives to Assess Ailing Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, Bangladesh – December 2, 2025 – A team of medical specialists from the United Kingdom is set to arrive in Dhaka today to assess the condition of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who remains in critical condition at Evercare Hospital. The team will join an existing international medical board comprised of doctors from the U.S. and Bangladesh overseeing her treatment.

According to her personal physician, AZM Zahid Hossain, offers of medical assistance have also been extended from India, China, the US, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. A Chinese medical team already visited the hospital on Monday.

The 80-year-old Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson was admitted to the hospital on November 23 after being diagnosed with heart and lung infections. Her condition worsened, leading to her being placed on ventilation on Sunday.

“We have made all preparations [for potential transfer abroad],” said Mr. Hossain, “but the most important thing to remember is the current condition of the patient and, above all, we do not have any opportunity to do anything that is outside the medical board’s recommendations at the moment.”

Security has been significantly increased around Ms. Zia at the hospital. Following her designation as a “very, very important person” by the interim government on Monday, the Special Security Force (SSF) has been deployed.

News of Ms. Zia’s declining health has prompted widespread prayers and support across Bangladesh and internationally. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his concern and offered assistance. Ms. Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman, currently living in self-exile in London, expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support.

The situation continues to be closely monitored as Ms. Zia receives ongoing treatment.

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