Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's Health Deteriorates to Critical Condition Amid Political Transition

Nov 29, 2025 12:35 am CST

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is in critical condition after being hospitalized with heart and lung infections. The BNP leader returned to Dhaka in May after medical treatment in London and was recently released from prison following the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government. Her son Tarique Rahman may return to Bangladesh soon as the country undergoes political transition.