Khaleda Zia undergoes biopsy test for cancer

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s biopsy has been conducted at Evercare Hospital in the capital.

It was disclosed by Khaleda Zia’s personal physician Dr AZM Zahid Hossain while addressing a press conference at the BNP Chairperson’s political office at Gulshan in the capital on Monday.

He said Khaleda Zia’s biopsy test was conducted on early Monday afternoon. Minimum 72 hours are required to receive the result of biopsy test. In some cases, it might require 15 to 21 days. “Khaleda Zia’s treatment depends on the result of her biopsy test,” he said.

Dr AZM Zahid Hossain said there is a small lump on Khaleda Zia’s body. Knowing about it, physicians have decided to conduct its biopsy. She was taken to operation theatre to collect samples for biopsy test. It takes time to get the result. “We won’t remain stopped after the biopsy test. Rather, we would have to conduct its genetic study. All such studies also can’t be performed in the country.”

Khaleda Zia’s physician also said: “The BNP Chairperson has been doing well since samples for biopsy were taken from her body. She is out of danger now. She has talked to her son, brother Shamim Iskander and Arafat Rahman Koko’s wife Sharmila Rahman Sithi.”

He said biopsy is a part of the overall diagnostic process. The next course of treatment depends on its result.