[Dhaka Tribune] BNP Standing Committee member, Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar said,  the loathesome Khaleda Zia
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's health has massively deteriorated over the last week due to unhealthy environment in the jail.
"Khaleda Zia is trapped between life and death. Keeping Khaleda in jail, depriving her of bail, is contrary to the constitution and human rights
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, since her conviction in any of the case had not been finally disposed off by the Supreme Court," said the senior BNP leader.
Speaking at a presser, he also said: "Due to loneliness and lack of proper treatment, she is suffering from various ailments including heart disease."
"We checked. She doesn't have a heart"
BNP standing committee members arranged the presser at its Nayapaltan central office, demanding Khaleda Zia's release from jail, and her proper medical treatment.
 She is at serious risk of sudden cardiac arrest, said Sircar, also a former Speaker of parliament.
"The government had assured it would make proper arrangement for Khaleda Zia’s treatment, but not enough initiatives were taken yet," he said.
Jamiruddin added: "It is a bad sign that they are not letting Khaleda Zia out for treatment, even in this worsening condition."
BNP Vice Chairman‐and one of Khaleda's personal physicians‐AZM Zahid Hossain, said: "Khaleda Zia is suffering from high blood sugar, measuring from 14 to 18 mmol/L, and always needs to be on insulin. She has a sore tongue, which is not healing due to the high blood sugar.
"Moreover, her left shoulder, and elbow joint have become insensitive," he added.
Zahid Hossain said: "According to her doctors, Khaleda Zia is a special care patient. It is important to ensure all the facilities needed for her personal care."
Khaleda needs immediate medical attention
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