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Deep uncertainty surrounds the potential return of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to Bangladesh this Saturday, even as the health condition of his mother, former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, has deteriorated to a critical stage. despite swirling rumors and the gravity of the situation, responsible leaders within the UK chapter of the BNP have been unable to confirm any concrete preparations for his immediate departure, Daily Dazzling Dawn realized.
There is no possibility of his return to the country before Monday.
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, currently in London, is deeply concerned regarding Khaleda Zia's illness. Both he and his wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, are keeping a constant watch on his mother's condition.
Notably, Dr. Zubaida Rahman is a member of the medical board formed for her treatment. Meanwhile, Syeda Sharmila Rahman—wife of the late younger son Arafat Rahman Koko—and Khaleda Zia’s younger brother, Shamim Iskander, are also present at the hospital."
Sources indicate that he is currently awaiting a vital green signal. Once this long-anticipated approval is received, he is expected to depart on Sunday. A source indicated that he might leave London on a Biman Bangladesh regular flight Sunday afternoon, reaching Dhaka by Monday. Although many UK BNP leaders and confidants want to fly home with Tarique Rahman, availability of seats on commercial flights is a major issue due to the unfolding situation. Even during such a difficult moment, he is facing the burden of managing requests from people eager to be his travel companions. The list of those accompanying him is not yet confirmed, so many are making arrangements to reach Dhaka on the same day via alternative transit routes, Daily Dazzling Dawn understands.
As of Friday night at 8:30 PM London time, attempts to verify whether Rahman would board a flight to Dhaka on Saturday or Sunday yielded no definitive answers. When contacted via phone and text message regarding the Acting Chairman's travel plans, UK BNP General Secretary Koysor M Ahmed did not provide an immediate response. In a brief reply to a text message, he merely indicated that he would establish contact shortly, yet no further confirmation followed. Similarly, efforts to reach former Joint General Secretary of UK BNP, Kamal Uddin, proved unsuccessful as he remained unresponsive to inquiries.
Flight schedules indicate that Biman Bangladesh Airlines operates flights from London to Dhaka on both Saturday and Sunday. However, despite repeated attempts to contact the manager of Biman’s London office to verify if a booking had been made in Tarique Rahman’s name for any upcoming flight, no information was disclosed. As of Friday night, there was no official assurance from party insiders regarding his return within the next twenty-four to forty-eight hours, until 9 pm.
offering a glimmer of hope amidst the silence, Nasrullah Khan Junayed, a Dhaka University Senate member and prominent leader of the 90s student movement, spoke to this correspondent. He conveyed a strong belief that the BNP leader is indeed preparing to travel. Junayed stated that based on the information available to them, Our leader making arrangements to return Bangladesh swiftly to be by his ailing mother’s side.His love for his mother is certainly not less than that of any of us.
It is worth noting that...For quite some time, internal party deliberations regarding the delay in Tarique Rahman’s homecoming have consistently revolved around serious concerns regarding his personal security. While the prevailing narrative from the outset had been that Mr. Rahman would only return to the country following the announcement of the election schedule, the timeline appeared to shift recently; information surfacing just two days ago had indicated a specific target, suggesting he was preparing to return by December 15.
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Critical Medical Situation: A Battle on Multiple Fronts
The urgency of the situation stems from a severe decline in Begum Khaleda Zia’s health. Citing a physician familiar with her latest status, reports indicate that her condition has become life-threatening due to a cascade of medical complications. The former Prime Minister has reportedly developed sepsis triggered by an infection related to Mitral Stenosis, a narrowing of the heart's mitral valve.
The medical crisis has been further compounded by the onset of acute pancreatitis, which began manifesting yesterday. Physicians are also battling fluid overload in her system, necessitating urgent dialysis intervention. These acute conditions are exacerbating her pre-existing chronic battles, most notably liver cirrhosis, which party officials and family members have long alleged is the result of slow poisoning during her years of incarceration. While these specific medical details paint a dire picture, they have yet to be independently verified by official hospital sources. The convergence of heart failure risks, sepsis, and organ dysfunction has placed the medical board on high alert as the nation watches closely for further developments.
