A pacemaker was implanted in BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s heart on Sunday while she was undergoing treatment at the Evercare hospital in Dhaka.

The BNP chief was taken to the cath lab from the hospital's CCU (Coronary Care Unit) in the evening. The medical board placed the pacemaker in her heart successfully.

The medical board formed for her treatment held a meeting on Saturday night and took the decision to place a pacemaker in her heart.

The BNP chairperson has been receiving treatment at the CCU since she was admitted to the hospital early Saturday.

The former premier was rushed to Evercare Hospital in an ambulance at around 3:30 am on Saturday as she suddenly fell ill at her residence, 'Feroza' in Gulshan.

She was quickly admitted to the CCU of the hospital, where her medical treatment began under the supervision of the medical board.

Khaleda Zia, aged 79, has long been battling various ailments, including liver cirrhosis, arthritis, diabetes, and issues related to the kidney, lung, heart, and eyes.

On 11 June 2022, Khaleda Zia was diagnosed with multiple blockages in her heart at Evercare Hospital. One of these blockages was 95% blocked and was treated with stent placement at that time.

BDST: 2129 HRS, JUNE 23, 2024
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