Khaleda Zia may be taken home soon

BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the capital, may be taken home in a few days.

Although this information was revealed in a source on Friday night (January 21), neither the BNP nor the members of Khaleda Zia's medical team expressed their inability to say anything.

According to sources, the members of the medical board think that keeping Khaleda Zia in the hospital is riskier due to the increase in corona infection. Although her physical condition has not improved much, she is thinking of leaving home for treatment as the bleeding has stopped.

It is learned that Khaleda Zia herself does not want to stay in the hospital anymore. She has been in Evercare Hospital for about two and a half months.

Meanwhile, Khaleda Zia's daughter Sharmila Rahman Shithi and granddaughter Zahia Rahman have already moved to London as her physical condition has improved a lot. Granddaughter Zahia left for London on 15 January and daughter-in-law Sharmila on 16 January.

Khaleda Zia was admitted to the hospital on November 13 last year. A special medical board of 10 headed by Evercare doctor Dr. Shahabuddin Talukder is providing his medical services. Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been suffering from various complications including arthritis, diabetes, kidney, lung and eye problems for many years besides liver cirrhosis.

Asked if Khaleda Zia would be taken home, Dr AZM Zahid Hossain, a member of her medical team, said: "I have no idea.

Shairul Kabir Khan, a member of the chairperson's press wing, said no decision had been made yet.