BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s sister Selima Islam said that they were planning to lodge a special appeal seeking her release from jail as they are worried about her life.
She said this while talking to reporters after meeting with Khaleda Zia at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Friday.
Selima, however, did not make it clear whether they would make the appeal to
the government or the apex court. Selima said, her sister immediately needs all out treatment as her condition has worsened further.
“The way Khaleda’s physical condition has deteriorated, we fear we wouldn’t be able to take her home alive if her stay here prolongs. Any accident can take place anytime,” she observes.
“Steps must be taken for her advanced treatment as her condition is very serious. Her sugar level was 15 during fasting on Friday. How long she’ll remain in such a condition?”
About Khaleda’s present health condition, Selima said she is vomiting and suffering from fever and serious pains. “Her left hand has been curved and she is suffering from acute pains. “Her proper treatment is not possible at this hospital (BSMMU).”
Khaleda’s sister said the treatment given by the BSMMU doctors is not improving her condition. “Rather, her condition is deteriorating gradually. Even, she can’t speak properly.”
She said Khaleda urged people to pray for her early recovery.
Five of her family members, including Selima, her younger brother Shamim Eskandar, his wife Kaniz Fatema and son Ovik Eskandar and her late brother Sayeed Eskandar’s wife Nasrin Eskandar, went to meet Khaleda around 3pm hour-long meeting, said BNP Chairperson’s media wing member Shamsuddin Didar.
