Medical board gives report on Khaleda at govt's desire: BNP

A senior BNP leader alleged on Monday the medical board's report on its Chairperson Khaleda Zia's health is 'manufactured' by the government, reports UNB.

"The statement of the medical board about our leader's (Khaleda's) illness is self-contradictory which reflected the government's thoughts. The medical board gave a manufactured report as per the desire of the government to push Khaleda towards a serious health risk," he said.

BNP joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi made the comments while speaking at a press conference at the party's Nayapaltan central office in the city.

The BNP leader further said, "We strongly condemn and protest the government's such vindictive attitude."

Earlier on Sunday, the five-member medical board, formed by the government for jailed BNP chief Khaleda, submitted its report suggesting her admission to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), though they have found 'no symptom of any serious disease' in her.

The government on Thursday formed the medical board comprising five BSMMU physicians who examined Khaleda's physical condition inside Old Dhaka Central Jail on Saturday afternoon.

Meanwhile, at a programme organised by Democracy International (DI) at Bangabandhu International Convention Centre in the city, BNP standing committee member Moyeen Khan laid emphasis on transparency and accountability saying these are absolutely important for any democracy.

He said though peace is the central element without justice there cannot be any peace in the country.