Doctors: Quader not out of danger

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Cardiology Department Chairman Prof Dr Syed Ali Ahsan said this while briefing the media at the hospital premises.

He said: "The minister’s health condition is now better now than when he was brought to the hospital. 

"But, his condition is still critical. He will be kept under intensive care for the next 72 hours."

Obaidul, also the general secretary of Awami League, was admitted to the hospital after he fell sick Sunday morning.

 Senior Public Relations Officer Abu Naser of Roads and Highways Division said Obaidul had complained about difficulty regarding his breathing after the Fajr prayers.

Later, he was taken to the BSMMU.

Quader’s Personal Secretary Gautam Chandra said the minister was admitted to the CCU of the hospital around 8:30am.

He said a medical board, led by BSMMU Vice Chancellor Prof Kanak Kanti Barua, has been formed for the treatment of the minister.

The board said Quader might be taken to Singapore for better treatment.

 Earlier in the morning, Dr Barua told the media that doctors found three blockages in his coronary artery following an angiogram.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, prime minister’s Political Affairs Adviser HT Imam, and Education Minister Dr Dipu  Moni visited him at the hospital.