Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's health condition is “extremely critical”, a close aide said on Friday (November 28, 2025).
The 80-year-old former premier was admitted to a hospital on Sunday (November 23, 2025) night when she developed a chest infection that affected both her heart and lungs.
“Last night, the doctors said that her physical condition is extremely critical,” BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was quoted as saying by the state-run BSS news agency.
The BNP organised special prayers after the Friday (November 28, 2025) prayers for the speedy recovery of the party's chairperson.
“We have sought prayers from the people across the country after Jummah prayers for the recovery of the 'Mother of Democracy', Begum Khaleda Zia. We pray that she may recover and return to the people to get the opportunity to work for the country,” Mr. Fakhrul added.
