Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia is suffering from acute respiratory distress due to a chest infection that has spread to her heart and lungs. A source close to her medical team confirmed that she is being monitored around the clock.

Khaleda Zia on Monday appealed to the countrymen to pray for her swift recovery and good health.

BNP media cell member Shayrul Kabir Khan informed journalists that Khaleda Zia had sought prayers from the nation, quoting BNP Standing Committee member Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain.

Begum Khaleda Zia has been receiving treatment under the continuous supervision of a medical board at Evercare Hospital since her admission on Sunday night. She remains under strict observation...