Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday alleged that the serious decline in BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia's health is a direct consequence of the decisions and actions of Awami League President and ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Speaking at a doa mahfil arranged by Jatiyatabadi Krishak Dal in Nayapaltan seeking Khaleda Zia's recovery, Rizvi said, "Begum Khaleda Zia is battling this critical condition today because of Hasina's behaviour. Hasina has become synonymous with broken promises, whereas Khaleda Zia never sought undue privileges and always trusted the people."

He said the spontaneous outpouring of emotion and concern for Khaleda Zia across the country shows ...