Khaleda Zia diagnosed with liver cirrhosis
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BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. Photo: File
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis, said physicians of a medical board formed to treat the former prime minister.
Members of the medical board came up with the discloser at a press conference on Sunday evening.
Khaleda, who has been suffering from various health complications, was readmitted to Evercare Hospital recently.
Khaleda, a 76-year-old former prime minister, was readmitted to Evercare Hospital on November 13, six days after she had returned home from the hospital, adds UNB.
The BNP chief’s physicians said she has been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, ophthalmological and dental complications.
They said Khaleda needs advanced treatment abroad immediately as she is also suffering from critical cardiac, kidney and liver problems, high blood sugar and low hemoglobin level.
On behalf of the family, Khaleda’s younger brother, Shamim Iskander, submitted an application to the Home Ministry on November 11 urging the government to allow her to go abroad for better treatment.
However, Law Minister Anisul Huq said the government will consider Khaleda Zia’s appeal if she submits a fresh petition after returning to jail.
