Quader now able to speak, life support removed

The physicians have said that Awami League leader Obaidul Quader is now able to speak, repor agencies.

The artificial life support of ailing Road, Transport and Bridges Minister has been removed after the improvement of his health condition.

The minister is now can talk to his family members and doctors, said Prof Dr Abu

Nasar Rizvi of the Neuromedicine department of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Saturday morning.

"The minister spoke to me on Saturday. His heart condition is 100 per cent stable right now. His blood pressure, infection situation and kidney functions have also returned to normal," he said.

He said this quoting a member of the medical board treating Quader at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore.

Obaidul Qauder will be shifted to a cabin from the ICU within two days once he overcomes his physical weakness.

Earlier, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Sivathasan Cumaraswamy, a member of the medical board, held a briefing on treatment of the ailing minister.

Later, the BSMMU physician informed the media about the progress.

The minister was flown to Singapore on March 4 for better treatment following the advice of renowned Indian cardiologist Dr Devi Shetty.

He was admitted to the CCU of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University in the capital on March 3 last following his breathing complications.