Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh has called upon citizens across the country to offer prayers for the recovery of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, who is currently undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. The appeal was made in a joint statement issued by the organization’s Amir, Allama Muhibullah Babunagari, and Secretary General, Allama Sajedur Rahman, and conveyed to the media by Joint Secretary General Maulana Azizul Haque Islamabadi. The Hefazat leaders praised Khaleda Zia as a patriotic and courageous leader who had previously supported Hefazat’s movement against anti-Islamic elements in 2013. They also highlighted her political struggle against what they described as Indian dominance and authoritarianism, noting her imprisonment and sacrifices. The statement expressed hope for her swift recovery and return to national leadership during what they termed a difficult period for the country.