BNP Thanks PM Modi for Wishing Khaleda Zia Recovery
In an extraordinary move of diplomacy, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has conveyed its sincere thanks to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his kind words of support regarding the health of BNP chairperson and former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Khaleda Zia. The party has labeled PM Modi’s communication as a “significant gesture of goodwill” during the period when the senior politician suffers from serious health issues. Khaleda Zia, aged 79, is now on a ventilator after her health got worse last week. She is still being monitored by a medically specialized team of Bangladeshi doctors supported by the foreign medical experts brought in. Hospital sources report that her health status is critical and the next few days are being considered very important for her recovery. The leaders of BNP expressed that the message from PM Modi has been a source of emotional support not only for the family of Khaleda Zia but also for the party workers and supporters who are anxiously praying for her. They pointed out that these types of humanitarian communications are above political differences and are indicative of the need for compassion in regional diplomacy. The act has also attracted attention in the political confabulations of both Dhaka and New Delhi, with analysts suggesting that it could be a sign of the political establishments of the two neighboring countries getting less hostile. Despite the political rifts that have marked the last years, Khaleda Zia has stayed a crucial character in the Bangladesh political arena and her health crisis has drawn widespread attention. At the same time, BNP is pressing on with its demand for better medical care and specialized treatment facilities for their suffering leader. The party has stressed that her health must come first before any political considerations. Supporters have been conducting prayer meetings through Bangladesh,
