Wed Dec 03 06:42:01 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the article and a rewritten version as a news report:

Summary:

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, currently hospitalized with heart and lung infections and on ventilation, received a rare joint visit from the chiefs of the Bangladesh Army, Navy, and Air Force. Security around Zia has been tightened after she was declared a “very, very important person.” Special prayers are being held across Bangladesh for her recovery. Meanwhile, Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman, currently in exile in London, is expected to return to Bangladesh soon, and the BNP is preparing for upcoming elections after the collapse of the previous Awami League government.

News Article:

Bangladesh’s Military Chiefs Visit Ailing Former PM Zia Amid Heightened Security

Dhaka, Bangladesh – December 3, 2025 – In an unusual display of solidarity, the heads of Bangladesh’s three armed services paid a visit to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka on Tuesday, December 2nd. Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Navy Chief Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan, and Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan spent a brief time at the hospital, offering prayers for the 80-year-old leader’s recovery.

Zia, a three-time prime minister, was admitted to the hospital on November 23rd after being diagnosed with heart and lung infections. Her condition has since worsened, requiring ventilation.

The visit occurred amidst heightened security measures, as the interim government recently designated Zia as a “very, very important person,” enabling the Special Security Force (SSF) to provide protection.

Prayers for Zia’s well-being have been held across Bangladesh. The BNP, currently a frontrunner in the upcoming elections, is preparing for the return of Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman, who has been in self-exile in London since 2008. Rahman is reportedly awaiting a new Bangladeshi passport and may register as a voter, according to the Election Commission.

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