Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- The health condition of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital, remains unchanged, according to her medical board.

A doctor from the board, speaking to UNB on Tuesday night, said her age continues to slow her recovery, along with several long-running health complications.

"Madam has shown a slight improvement, but not at the level we had hoped for," the physician said, requesting anonymity.

"She is now 80. Her age is a major factor. At this stage, treating several problems together carries high risk. This time the chest infection has been especially difficult for her, and recovering from it is taking time," he added.

The doctor said the positive sign is that her condition has not ...