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head of medical board Shahabuddin Talukder, her younger son’s wife Syeda Sharmila Rahman and her younger brother Shamim Eskandar.

Khaleda’s medical team briefed Yunus about her condition, stating that her treatment is being conducted under the supervision and assistance of specialist doctors from the US’s Mount Sinai and Johns Hopkins as well as from the UK, China and other countries.

Yunus, who has been regularly monitoring the updates on Khaleda’s health condition, reiterated the government’s assurance of providing all necessary support.

He stayed at the hospital for about half an hour. National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman accompanied him during the hospital visit.

The BNP chief was admitted to Evercare on November 23 after being diagnosed with infections in her heart and lungs. Her condition deteriorated on November 27, after which she was shifted to the CCU.

The 80-year-old three-time prime minister has long been battling multiple health complications. She has a pacemaker and has previously undergone stent implants in her heart.