PM Modi Expresses Concern and Offers Support for Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's Health Crisis

"Our sincere prayers and best wishes for her speedy recovery," the prime minister said.

New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound concern on Monday regarding the health condition of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia and extended an offer of all possible assistance.

"Deeply concerned to learn about the health of Begum Khaleda Zia, who has contributed to Bangladesh's public life for many years," Modi stated in his post on X.

"Our sincere prayers and best wishes for her speedy recovery," the prime minister added.

"India stands ready to extend all possible support, in whatever way we can," he further mentioned.

The 80-year-old Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson, Zia, was hospitalized at a private medical facility on November 23 after developing a chest infection that has affected both her heart and lungs. Reports indicate that she is "extremely unwell".