Khaleda Zia
Tarique Rahman Set to Return to Bangladesh After 17 Years as Former PM Khaleda Zia's Health Deteriorates
Dec 13, 2025 01:46 am CST
Tarique Rahman, son of critically ill former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, will end his 17-year self-exile in London and return to Bangladesh on December 25, just weeks before the country's parliamentary elections scheduled for February 12. The BNP has previously indicated Rahman would assume the prime minister role if the party wins and his mother remains medically unfit.
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's Critical Health Condition: On Ventilator Support with Multiple Organ Complications
Dec 12, 2025 09:44 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, 80, has been placed on ventilator support following a severe health deterioration. The BNP chairperson is suffering from complete kidney failure requiring dialysis, heart valve infection (infective endocarditis), and acute pancreatitis while receiving treatment at Dhaka's Evercare Hospital under 24-hour specialist care. A planned medical evacuation to London has been temporarily postponed until her condition stabilizes.
Bangladesh February Election: Key Parties and Issues Following Hasina's Removal
Dec 11, 2025 09:21 pm CST
Bangladesh prepares for its first national election since Sheikh Hasina's ousting, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) emerging as frontrunner while Jamaat-e-Islami seeks political revival. This comprehensive guide examines the major political contenders, their platforms, and critical issues including democratic restoration, economic recovery, diplomatic realignment, and governance reforms that will shape Bangladesh's political future.
Bangladesh Former PM Khaleda Zia's Medical Evacuation to UK Postponed for Third Time Due to Air Ambulance Issues
Dec 09, 2025 01:40 am CST
The medical evacuation of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to London has been postponed for the third time after the German air ambulance arranged by Qatar canceled its landing slot in Dhaka. The 80-year-old BNP chairperson, who has been hospitalized since November with multiple ailments, remains too unwell for the long-haul journey according to her medical team.
Tarique Rahman Condemns Jamaat-E-Islami Amid Growing Concerns of Religious Extremism in Bangladesh
Dec 08, 2025 09:45 pm CST
Bangladesh's political landscape is shifting as BNP leader Tarique Rahman openly criticizes radical Islamist group Jamaat-E-Islami, warning of conspiracies threatening the nation's stability. As former PM Khaleda Zia prepares for medical evacuation abroad, Rahman highlights concerns about minority persecution and religious extremism following Sheikh Hasina's ousting, calling for democratic solutions to counter growing radicalization under the interim government.
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's London Medical Treatment Delayed Due to Technical Issues and Health Concerns
Dec 06, 2025 02:07 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's planned medical evacuation to London has been postponed due to technical issues with the Qatar Royal air ambulance and a decline in her health condition. The 80-year-old BNP chairperson, who suffers from multiple ailments including cardiac issues and liver cirrhosis, remains under intensive care in Dhaka's Evercare Hospital as doctors evaluate her fitness to travel.
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia Critical: Emergency Airlift to London Planned for Advanced Medical Treatment
Dec 04, 2025 10:47 pm CST
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's critical health condition has prompted plans for an emergency airlift to London for specialized treatment. The interim government has organized nationwide prayers while international medical experts from China and the UK attend to her. Qatar has offered air ambulance services as her son Tarique Rahman coordinates care from London amid heightened security measures.
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus Visits Former PM Khaleda Zia During Critical Health Crisis
Dec 04, 2025 03:45 am CST
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has visited former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who remains in critical condition at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. International medical experts from the US, UK, and China are overseeing her treatment, while world leaders including India's PM Modi have offered support. Her son Tarique Rahman continues monitoring her care from London amid speculation about his potential return to Bangladesh.
PM Modi Extends Support to Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia Amid Health Crisis
Dec 02, 2025 10:04 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered support to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia during her critical health situation, prompting gratitude from her son Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Medical experts from the UK are traveling to Bangladesh to assess her condition while diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh remain in focus during this health crisis.
Bangladesh Deploys Elite Security Force to Protect Former PM Khaleda Zia Amid Critical Health Condition
Dec 02, 2025 09:03 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been placed under elite Special Security Force protection as she remains in critical condition on ventilator support. Medical specialists from the UK are being brought in for her treatment, while uncertainty remains regarding her son Tarique Rahman's potential return to Bangladesh during this critical time.