Crisis of Leadership: Khaleda Zia's Critical Health Condition Alarms Bangladesh

Bangladesh Nationalist Party's chairperson, Khaleda Zia, is in a critical health condition affecting her heart and lungs. The former prime minister was hospitalized due to a chest infection. Her situation is seen as crucial amid the nation's democratic transition, and the government is ensuring comprehensive medical support.

The health condition of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia has alarmed political circles, with a close aide describing her status as 'extremely critical' on Friday.

At 80, Zia was admitted to the hospital after developing a severe chest infection that impacted critical organs such as her heart and lungs. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has voiced his concerns, stating that the prayer calls have been organized nationwide for Zia's swift recovery.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has expressed his deep concern, reiterating the necessity for meticulous medical support while asserting Zia's inspirational role in the ongoing democratic transformations. Khaleda Zia, with health complications including liver and kidney issues, remains a pivotal figure in Bangladesh's political realm.

(With inputs from agencies.)