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Khaleda Zia to Fly to London with Daughter-in-Law Shamila, 14-Member Entourage

  Khaled Saifulla 4 Dec 2025 , 3:58 PM Print Edition

BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia at a hospital

Dhaka, Bangladesh – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is set to depart for London tonight (Thursday) or early tomorrow (Friday) morning to receive advanced medical treatment. Her personal physician, Dr. Zahid Hossain, said that specialist doctors advised the transfer.

The 79-year-old leader has been at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka for the last 12 days. Consequently, the government of Qatar is reportedly providing an air ambulance for her journey.

Health Status and Treatment
Khaleda Zia’s health condition continues to worry people across the country. While a lung infection complication has slightly improved, however, her cardiac problems remain. Her overall physical condition is largely unchanged.

A medical board, which includes local and foreign specialists, is directing her treatment at Evercare. Professor Shahabuddin Talukder heads this board.

Delegation Traveling with Her
A large 14-member entourage will accompany the former Prime Minister on the flight. This group includes six physicians, her daughter-in-law, two security officers, and key aides.

For instance, the accompanying individuals are:

Category Individuals
Family Syeda Shamila Rahman (Daughter-in-Law)
Physicians Dr. Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain, Dr. Fakhruddin Mohammad Siddiqi, Dr. Md. Shahabuddin Talukder, Dr. Nuruddin Ahmed, Dr. Md. Jafar Iqbal, Dr. Mohammad Al Mamun (Total 6)
Security Hasan Shahriar Iqbal (SSF Officer), Syed Samin Mahfuz (SSF Officer)
Aides/Staff Mohammad Enamul Haque Choudhury (BNP Advisor), Md. Abdul Hai Mallik (Acting Chairman’s Assistant), Md. Masudur Rahman (Assistant Personal Secretary), Fatema Begum (Domestic Aide), Rupa Shikdar (Domestic Aide)

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Khaleda Zia Leaves for London Tonight with 14-Member Team

Dhaka, BangladeshBNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is set to depart for London tonight (Thursday) or early tomorrow (Friday) morning to receive advanced medical treatment. Her personal physician, Dr. Zahid Hossain, said that specialist doctors advised the transfer.

The 79-year-old leader has been at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka for the last 12 days. Consequently, the government of Qatar is reportedly providing an air ambulance for her journey.

Health Status and Treatment

Khaleda Zia’s health condition continues to worry people across the country. While a lung infection complication has slightly improved, however, her cardiac problems remain. Her overall physical condition is largely unchanged.

A medical board, which includes local and foreign specialists, is directing her treatment at Evercare. Professor Shahabuddin Talukder heads this board.

Delegation Traveling with Her

A large 14-member entourage will accompany the former Prime Minister on the flight. This group includes six physicians, her daughter-in-law, two security officers, and key aides.

For instance, the accompanying individuals are:

Category Individuals
Family Syeda Shamila Rahman (Daughter-in-Law)
Physicians Dr. Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain, Dr. Fakhruddin Mohammad Siddiqi, Dr. Md. Shahabuddin Talukder, Dr. Nuruddin Ahmed, Dr. Md. Jafar Iqbal, Dr. Mohammad Al Mamun (Total 6)
Security Hasan Shahriar Iqbal (SSF Officer), Syed Samin Mahfuz (SSF Officer)
Aides/Staff Mohammad Enamul Haque Choudhury (BNP Advisor), Md. Abdul Hai Mallik (Acting Chairman’s Assistant), Md. Masudur Rahman (Assistant Personal Secretary), Fatema Begum (Domestic Aide), Rupa Shikdar (Domestic Aide)

Earlier Visit to the UK

This is her second medical trip to the UK this year. Previously, Khaleda Zia went to London in January. She received treatment first at a hospital and then at her son Tarique Rahman’s residence. She returned to Bangladesh in May after nearly four months abroad.

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