‘How will she survive?’
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s sister Selima Islam yesterday voiced concern over the well-being of the former prime minister, saying her sister is being denied proper treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).
“Khaleda Zia is gravely ill. She is suffering from stomach ache. She cannot walk or eat, and doctors are not providing her with proper medication. How will she survive?” -- Selima told journalists after meeting Khaleda at BSMMU.
The BSMMU medical board sent a report on the BNP chairperson to the Supreme Court on December 11, a day before the scheduled hearing on her bail prayer in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
During the hearing on December 12, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court rejected Khaleda’s petition for bail and asked the BSMMU authorities to provide the BNP chief with advanced treatment immediately.
“Khaleda Zia’s diabetes is out of control and her blood sugar level never comes below 12... today [yesterday] it went up to 15,” Selima said.
She said Khaleda deserves bail considering her age, as she will not escape from the country.
Selima alleged that the BSMMU medical board’s report submitted to the court does not truly reflect her condition.
Asked about Khaleda Zia’s release on parole, Selima said she did not talk to her sister regarding that, and urged the authorities to release her from jail on health ground.
Selima, along with her husband Prof Rafiqul Islam, and some family members went to BSMMU around 3pm and stayed with the BNP chairperson for at least an hour.
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