Khaleda to Celebrate Eid with Family in London After 6-yr

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BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is set to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with her family members in London after more than six years. The former Prime Minister last celebrated Eid-ul-Azha with her family in London in 2017.

Currently, she is staying at the residence of her eldest son and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. Her daughter-in-law Zubaida Rahman, the wife of her late younger son Arafat Rahman Koko, and her three granddaughters will join her for the festivities.

BNP Standing Committee Members Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan and Prof Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain will also be in London for Eid, according to the party’s media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan.

Begum Zia travelled to London last January for advanced medical treatment. From January 8 to 24, she underwent treatment at London Clinic before continuing her recovery at Tarique Rahman’s residence.

Dr. Zahid Hossain confirmed that Begum Zia is receiving home-based treatment under the supervision of London Clinic's Professors Patrick Kennedy and Jennifer Cross. A dedicated medical team is closely monitoring her condition and providing necessary care.

There is a possibility that she may return to Bangladesh any day in April, depending on the advice of the medical team. Tarique Rahman is also expected to return to the country soon.

The 79-year-old former Premier has been suffering from multiple health issues for an extended period.

Meanwhile, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will celebrate Eid in Dhaka. On Eid day, he is scheduled to pay homage to Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman at his mausoleum along with other standing committee members. Later, he will attend an Eid gathering at the invitation of Chief Adviser Prof Dr. Muhammad Yunus.