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She breathed her last at around 6am, shortly after Fajr prayer

Doctors hopeful of her gradual recovery, he says

Operator has applied for schedule withdrawal, he says

Khaleda Zia's health has deteriorated since yesterday, Fakhrul says

BNP says aircraft from Qatar now expected on Saturday

Notification in this regard has already been issued, she says

Statement issued by the chief adviser was shared this morning

Outpouring of emotion reflects deep affection for her among citizens, he says

Public urged not to spread misinformation about helicopter exercise

Says prayers and messages from home and abroad deeply moved the family

People across the country are growing more and more anxious about the health condition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who has been hospitalised for a week and has not shown any sign of improvement.

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There has not been any advice yet about taking her abroad, Rizvi told journalists at the party's central office in Nayapaltan.

Sending her abroad now depends on the improvement of her overall condition and the recommendation of the medical board

Medical board will consider treatment abroad only if her condition becomes stable, says the BNP spokesperson