London, Jan 08 (V7N) — BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has arrived in London for advanced medical treatment. She landed at Heathrow Airport at 2:58 PM Bangladesh time on Wednesday, where she is expected to receive VIP protocol from airport authorities.

Supporters and activists of the UK BNP gathered outside Heathrow Airport to welcome the former Prime Minister, demonstrating their loyalty and enthusiasm for her recovery.

Khaleda Zia’s journey began from her Gulshan residence, Firoza, in Dhaka on Tuesday evening. Her motorcade left at around 8:20 PM, with thousands of supporters lining the streets to bid her farewell. She entered Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport through Gate 8 at 10:55 PM, amid tight security and an emotional send-off.

The Royal Air Ambulance carrying Khaleda Zia departed the airport at 11:46 PM. Upon arrival in London, she was greeted by her eldest son, Tarique Rahman, and his wife, Zubaida Rahman. Reports indicate that Khaleda Zia will be taken directly to a London clinic for treatment.

Her health has been a matter of concern for some time, and this trip is seen as a critical step in her recovery process. The political community and her supporters are closely following updates on her condition.

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