President Mohammed Shahabuddin organized a special prayer gathering at Bangabhaban mosques on December 5, seeking the speedy recovery of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. The event followed Friday prayers and was attended by senior officials, family members, and staff of the presidential residence. The chief imam led prayers for Khaleda Zia’s health, longevity, and for the peace and prosperity of Bangladesh. Khaleda Zia, aged 80, has been under treatment at Evercare Hospital’s coronary care unit since November 23. Her medical board, comprising local and foreign specialists, including doctors from the UK and China, has deemed her fit to travel abroad. She is expected to be flown to London soon aboard an air ambulance provided by Qatar’s Emir. Upon arrival, she will be admitted to London Bridge Hospital, where her son and acting BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will receive her. The development underscores the political and humanitarian attention surrounding the health of one of Bangladesh’s most senior political figures.