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PM Modi expresses concern over former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zias health, offers support

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep concern over the health of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, saying India stands ready to extend all possible support in whatever way we can. In a post on X, Modi wrote, Deeply concerned to learn about the health of Begum Khaleda Zia, who has contributed to Bangladeshs public life for many years. Our sincere prayers and best wishes for her speedy recovery. India stands ready to extend all possible support, in whatever way we can. Deeply concerned to learn about the health of Begum Khaleda Zia, who has contributed to Bangladeshs public life for many years. Our sincere prayers and best wishes for her speedy recovery. India stands ready to extend all possible support, in whatever way we can. Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 1, 2025 Zia, 80, the chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has been extremely unwell, according to party leaders. She was admitted to a private hospital on November 23 after developing a chest infection that affected her heart and lungs.