Bangladesh, May 13 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin's nine-day medical visit to the United Kingdom for cardiac follow-up care has ignited sharp public criticism, especially as the BNP government enforces strict austerity measures - including early closures of banks and shopping malls - on ordinary citizens to save energy and cut costs.

The 22-member delegation, including family, doctors, nurses, and officials, enjoyed stay at two high-end properties: * London Hilton on Park Lane (iconic 5-star hotel) * Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa near Cambridge (luxury boutique at ~£200 per night) Cost Breakdown (9 nights): * Accommodation: Tk 0.78-1.15 crore * Flights (minimum): Tk 4.4 crore (Tk 2 lakh per person 22) * Other expenses (medical tests...