BNP leaders disappointed over Khaleda’s recovery: Dr Hasan

Awami League Joint General Secretary and Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Friday said although the workers expressed relief over the recovery of BNP leader Begum Khaleda Zia, the leaders were disappointed. Because Begum Zia’s recovery has poured water on their movement.

“BNP leaders are disappointed as Begum Zia has returned home after her recovery. Because doctors have poured water on their countrywide meetings and rallies, demanding that she be sent abroad (for treatment),” he said.

The minister made the remarks while talking to reporters after his meeting with leaders of Bangladesh Sampadak Forum (A forum of editors) at his official residence in the capital, said a PID handout.

He said doctors have said Begum Zia has recovered a lot though she has arthritis and old-age problems.

When his attention was drawn to remarks of BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi that Khaleda Zia is still ill and she has to be taken abroad for treatment, Dr Hasan questioned if any doctor sends a critically sick patient back home. “Rizvi Saheb is talking rubbish out of frustration,” he said.

On the other hand, he said, the BNP activists want Begum Zia to recover and return home. “They expressed their relief, but there’s no relief among the leaders with it,” said the minister.