Khaleda's Treatment: HC defers hearing again

The High Court yesterday once again deferred hearing on a writ petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking its order on the government to send her to the United Hospital for treatment.

The bench of Justice Sheikh Hassan Arif and Justice Ahmed Sohel deferred the hearing for this week, after Khaleda's lawyer Barrister Kayser Kamal sought time from the bench for hearing on the petition.

Earlier, Kayser Kamal sought time from the same bench thrice for hearing the writ petition, without mentioning any reason.

A medical board on Sunday recommended Khaleda Zia be admitted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).

The board was formed after Khaleda on September 5 refused to appear before a court for hearing, saying she was ill.