BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has stated that party Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is currently in London for medical treatment, has shown signs of improvement. He mentioned that this Eid marks the first time in eight years that she is celebrating with her family. While her exact return date is uncertain, she is expected to be back in Bangladesh by mid-April. Fakhrul alleged that Khaleda Zia developed liver cirrhosis while in prison, where she received no proper medical care. He further claimed that she was subjected to slow poisoning while incarcerated, citing the deplorable condition of her prison cell—damp walls, crumbling plaster, and the presence of rats.