Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- The long-anticipated medical evacuation of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia to the United Kingdom has been delayed once more, deepening uncertainty surrounding her treatment abroad. Despite earlier confirmation from her medical team and BNP officials that she would be flown to London this weekend, the specialised air ambulance arranged for her transfer did not arrive in Dhaka on schedule.

According to hospital sources, the air ambulance - provided through high-level diplomatic arrangements - experienced unexpected technical issues, forcing a postponement of its departure. Doctors monitoring the BNP chairperson stated that her condition remains "extremely fragile", and that any international transfer must occur und...