Khaleda’s illness a part of BNP’s plan

Khaleda Zia is physically alright, but she is being shown ill as part of BNP's political plan, said Information Minister Hasan Mahmud.

The minister made the remarks during an exchange of views with the leaders and journalists of Bangladesh Chalachitra Sangbadik Samity at the Secretariat yesterday.

"BNP's real objective is to make Khaleda Zia sick and make her appear sick. BNP has been doing it from the very first for gaining political interest," he said.

"A few days ago, BNP leaders said if Khaleda Zia is not taken abroad for treatment; her life will be in danger. But we have seen that she is physically well with treatment at a local hospital. It proves that BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul's claim about Awami League keeping Khaleda sick to keep her away from politics is not true," he added.