Interim government adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan has described former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia as an uncompromising and widely respected leader in Bangladesh’s democratic struggle. In a Facebook post on December 5, Mahmud highlighted her courage from the anti-Ershad movement to her opposition to Sheikh Hasina’s rule, calling her wisdom and leadership a national asset. He also requested prayers for her recovery, referring to her as a guardian of the country’s democratic tradition. Khaleda Zia, 80, has been receiving treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka for nearly two weeks due to multiple chronic illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes, and liver complications. BNP sources said an air ambulance scheduled to bring her abroad for treatment was delayed due to technical issues, though another aircraft may arrive from Qatar. Her daughter-in-law, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, has arrived in Dhaka to be by her side. A 12-member medical board, with experts from China and the UK, continues to oversee her care.