Khaleda's fitness being examined for overseas treatment: Zahid

The medical board at Evercare Hospital is assessing BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's physical fitness for sending her abroad for treatment as soon as possible, reports UNB.

Khaleda's personal physician, Professor AZM Zahid Hossain, made the remark while addressing a press briefing at BNP's Nayapaltan central office on Thursday.

"Madam (Khaleda) has spent a total of 479 days at Evercare Hospital over the past four and a half years. We released her on August 21 to return home, but she was readmitted in the early hour of Thursday," he said.

The BNP leader addressed public concerns about why Khaleda Zia has not yet been sent abroad. "Transporting someone abroad requires physical stability, including the ability to endure negative pressure during flights," he explained.

Professor Zahid noted that the medical board is evaluating these factors, including her capacity to handle negative pressure during landing.

"This is not merely a matter of storytelling but involves academic, professional, and scientific considerations," he added.