Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Global Medical Teams Aid Khaleda Zia
Khaleda Zia, a former prime minister of Bangladesh, is very sick and in the hospital.
Many countries, including the UK, India, China, the US, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, are sending doctors to help her.
A team from the UK, led by Dr. Richard Buell, arrived to assist with her treatment.
Khaleda is in critical condition and is being cared for in a special unit with high security.
People are praying for her recovery all over Bangladesh.
Her son, Tarique Rahman, has thanked everyone for their support.
Khaleda Zia, 80, is critically ill and on ventilation in a Dhaka hospital.
A UK medical team led by Dr. Richard Buell arrived to assist in her treatment.
Medical teams from the US, China, India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are also involved.
Khaleda was moved to the coronary care unit due to worsening complications.
Special prayers for her recovery are being held across Bangladesh.
- Who
- Khaleda Zia, former Bangladesh PM and BNP chairperson
- What
- Global medical teams assisting in her treatment
- When
- Ongoing, with updates on December 3
- Where
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Why
- To provide advanced medical care and support
- Patient
- Khaleda Zia
- Age
- 80
- Current Condition
- Critical, on ventilation, intensive care
- Location
- Evercare Hospital, Dhaka
- Supporting Countries
- India, China, US, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, UK
- BNP Chairperson
- Khaleda Zia
- UK Medical Team Lead
- Dr. Richard Buell
- Security Status
- Declared 'very, very important person'
Sources
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