Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus visited Evercare Hospital in Dhaka after 7 pm on Wednesday to inquire about former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.

The chief adviser stayed at the hospital for about half an hour. During this time, he urged Begum Zia's family, party leaders, and activists to remain patient. Begum Khaleda Zia's medical team briefed the chief adviser about her physical condition. He reiterated the government's commitment to all forms of cooperation.

Bangladesh's interim government has beefed up security for the country's ailing former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. A "Special Security Force" (SSF) has been deployed for her security at Evercare Hospital, where she is undergoing medical treatme...