Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the health condition of Bangladesh’s former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, acknowledging her long-standing contributions to the country’s public life.
In a message on X, he wrote: “Deeply concerned to learn about the health of Begum Khaleda Zia, who has contributed to Bangladesh’s public life for many years. Our sincere prayers and best wishes for her speedy recovery. India stands ready to extend all possible support, in whatever way we can.”
Modi’s remarks follow reports from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) that the 80-year-old leader is in a critical state. Zia, currently serving as chairperson of the BNP, was admitted to a private hospital on November 23 with a chest infection affecting her heart and lungs, and was later shifted to the coronary care unit as her condition worsened.
BNP Vice-chairman Advocate Ahmed Aazam Khan told reporters that she has been placed on ventilation. “She is in a very critical condition. There is nothing more to do except seek prayers from the whole nation,” he said outside Evercare Hospital in Dhaka.
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