A delegation of the National Citizen Party (NCP) today visited BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia,who is currently undergoing treatment in a critical condition at the capital's Evercare Hospital.

The three-member team, led by NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary,arrived at the hospital around 10:15am. Senior Joint Member Secretary DrTasnim Jara and Chief Organiser for Southern Region Hasnat Abdullah were also part of the delegation.

The NCP leaders spoke with the medical team supervising Khaleda Zia's treatment and inquired about her latest health condition and ongoing therapies.

Talking to reporters after the visit, Hasnat Abdullah expressed concern over the former prime minister's deteriorating health and said the entire nation is praying for her recovery.

He said, "She (Khaleda Zia) had long been denied proper medical care while in custody, which contributed to her current condition."

Khaleda Zia remains in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) in what doctors describe as an "extremely critical" state. She was admitted with severe respiratory distress and a lung infection, which later developed into pneumonia.

In a Facebook post, Nasiruddin Patwari wrote, "Begum Khaleda Zia's condition remains critical but stable. Alhamdulillah, she is able to follow the instructions of doctors and nurses. In this difficult moment, we humbly request everyone to pray for her. Your sincere dua is the strongest support she needs right now."

Her long-standing complications including kidney and liver issues, arthritis and diabetes have further complicated her treatment, with one condition affecting the management of another.