BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has gone to Evercare Hospital in the capital's Bashundhara residential area to visit his ailing mother and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. He entered the hospital premises at 5:50 pm on Thursday. Earlier, Tarique Rahman's wife Zubaida Rahman and daughter Jayma Rahman arrived at Evercare Hospital.
Tarique Rahman is accompanied by BNP standing committee members Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, Salahuddin Ahmed, Dr. Zahid Hossain and other top party leaders. Security has been tightened in the Evercare Hospital area in view of Tarique Rahman's arrival.
After 17 years, Tarique Rahman returned to the country from London and attended a public reception at the 300 feet area of Purbachal. From there, he set off for the hospital at around 4:30 pm.
Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been admitted to Evercare Hospital since November 23. On November 27, her condition deteriorated and she was taken to the critical care unit.