Former Bangladeshi PM Khaleda Zia, 80, remains critically ill in Dhaka hospital, requiring a ventilator and intensive care.

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, 80, remains in critical condition at Dhaka's Evercare Hospital, where she has been since November 23. Her condition has not improved, necessitating ventilator support and several transfers to intensive care. Her treatment is overseen by a medical board of local and international specialists, which includes her daughter-in-law, Dr. Zubaida Rahman. Her son, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, paid two visits to the hospital, urging public prayers and discouraging gatherings. Despite her earlier interest in transferring abroad, her health makes air travel too risky, so she remains in Bangladesh for treatment.