BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia Returns Home After Extended Hospital Stay
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Title: BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia Returns Home After Extended Hospital Stay
Introduction:
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, 78, has returned home after spending over five months at the Evercare Hospital for various health complications. The former prime minister's departure from the hospital marks a significant development in her ongoing battle with multiple ailments, including liver cirrhosis, arthritis, diabetes, kidney, lung, heart, and eye problems.
Homecoming Details:
Khaleda Zia left the hospital at 5 pm and arrived at her Gulshan residence around 6:50 pm, accompanied by party standing committee members Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan, Nazrul Islam Khan, and Selima Rahman. The decision to discharge her from the hospital was made by the medical board, led by her personal physician and party vice-chairman Dr AZM Zahid Hossain.
Medical Treatment at Home:
Dr Zahid Hossain assured that the necessary medical treatment for Khaleda Zia would continue at her Gulshan residence, with all preparations in place for her care. The medical board will oversee her health and provide the required assistance.
Health History:
Khaleda Zia has been grappling with various health issues, and on 26 October, three US specialist doctors performed a hepatic procedure known as the transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS procedure) to address water accretion in her stomach and chest, along with bleeding in her liver.
International Treatment Requests:
The BNP chief's doctors had recommended seeking medical treatment abroad since she was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis in November 2021. However, the government has consistently denied permission for her to travel abroad, citing her release on conditions suspending her sentence in corruption cases.
Legal History:
Khaleda Zia was sentenced to five years' imprisonment in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case in 2018 and found guilty in another corruption case the same year. Her temporary release from jail in 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, has been extended multiple times, with the condition that she remains in her Gulshan house and does not leave the country.
Conclusion:
The return of Khaleda Zia to her residence signifies a new phase in her health journey, with the medical board committed to providing ongoing care. The legal and health challenges she faces continue to shape her story, emphasizing the intersection of politics, health, and legal considerations in Bangladesh.
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