Quader’s condition improving

The condition of Obaidul Quader is gradually improving, said a Bangladeshi physician on Friday, reports UNB.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister is now undergoing treatment at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore.

"His (Quader's) blood pressure has become normal while his kidneys are functioning normally and infections have come under control," Prof Dr Abu Nasar Rizvi of the Neuromedicine department of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), said quoting a member of the medical board treating Quader.

Dr Rizvi said Quader, also Awami League general secretary, is now much better than Thursday as his condition is improving day by day.

"Besides, his respiratory system is working without any artificial support," he said.

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

Quader's wife Isratunnesa Quader, Bangladesh High Commissioner to Singapore Mostafizur Rahman and Sheikh Helal, MP, were present at the briefing.

The minister was flown to Singapore on Monday 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 Sunday last following his breathing complications.