Critically-ill former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia is expected to be flown to London, when it is not clear, by an air ambulance being facilitated by the Emir of Qatar. The ambulance, Dhaka Tribune reports, is coming from Germany.

Meanwhile, acting BNP chief Tarique Rahman’s wife is now in Dhaka. Dhaka Tribune reports that Zubaida Rahman went directly to Evercare Hospital where her mother-in-law is undergoing treatment.

Her presence has triggered more speculation about when her husband will return. He has not been clear although it would seem he is concerned about his personal safety .

As Bangladesh heads towards elections in February, some interesting developments are worthy of attention. The Jamaat-e-Islami has nominated a Hindu candidate for the Khulna-1 constituency, a

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