Khaleda Zia's Official Entourage Revealed

A surge of activity swept through UK BNP ranks this weekend as numerous members attempted to secure places on Khaleda Zia's return flight. The Bangladesh Biman flight, scheduled for a Sunday evening departure from Heathrow Airport, became the center of a last-minute scramble.

Party officials confirmed that the acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, had finalized a select list of individuals to accompany the former Prime Minister. The list, obtained by this correspondent, includes close family members and senior party figures: Khaleda Zia's daughters-in-law, Dr. Zubaida Rahman and Syeda Shamaila Rahman; her physician and BNP Standing Committee member, Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain; advisors Md. Enamul Haque Chowdhury and Md. Masudur Rahman; Fatema Begum; Rupa Sikdar; UK BNP President MA Malek; UK BNP General Secretary Kaisar M. Ahmed; and Mrs. Dilara Malek, the wife of MA Malek.

In a parallel development, the UK BNP has announced plans for a significant farewell event for Khaleda Zia. The party's president and general secretary have issued a public appeal, urging all members, including leaders from the UK BNP and its affiliated organizations, to gather on Sunday afternoon at the road leading to the Royal Suite at Heathrow Airport.