The High Court asked on Monday the authorities concerned to provide proper treatment to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, if necessary, as per the recommendations of the medical board formed for her treatment, reports UNB.
The HC bench of Justice Sheikh Hassan Arif and Justice Razik Al Jalil passed the order after hearing a writ petition filed challenging the government's decision to send the BNP chief back to jail from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital (BSMMU) and seeking her readmission.
Additional Attorney General Murad Reza said it is clear following the HC order that whenever Khaleda needs medical treatment, the jail authorities will send her to the BSMMU as per the recommendations of the medical board.
Besides, the medical board can talk to her in jail about her treatment, he added.
AJ Mohammad Ali stood for Khaleda while Murad Reza represented the state.
Petition seeks stay on HC verdict against Khaleda in Zia Orphanage case.
Meanwhile, a provisional leave to appeal was filed on Monday seeking stay on the High Court verdict that extended the jail term of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case to 10 years from five years.
Joynul Abedin Tuhin, advocate on record, filed the petition with the concerned wing of the Appellate Division.
Khaleda's Lawyer Barrister Nawshad Jamir said as they are yet to get certified copy of the verdict in the case, they filed the CMP (Criminal Miscellaneous Petition also known as provisional leave to appeal).
Earlier on October 30, the HC extended the jail term of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
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