Tarique partially paralysed: Doctor suggests overseas treatment
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
A joint surgery expert with Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) said Tuesday detained BNP leader Tarique Rahman's body has become partially paralysed, reports UNB.
Head of the Department of Arthroscopy and Joint Replacement Kazi Mazharul Islam Dolon, also a member of the five-member doctors' panel, said risks were there that Tarique would be fully paralysed if he was not sent abroad immediately.
This panel of doctors, appointed by the prison authorities, has been treating Tarique, also elder son of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, at the prison cell of BSMMU since January 31.
Talking to the news agency over phone, Mr Dolon said ensuring overseas treatment for Tarique was a must, as the country had no proper facility to cure his troubles.
He said that their previous advice to send him abroad remained unfulfilled.
The BSMMU doctor said muscles of Tarique's right leg were shrinking, and the leg was gradually becoming useless. He said he examined the detained leader's health condition Tuesday.
He also said that Tarique's kidney had also been partially damaged because of a huge intake of painkillers.
"Tarique is suffering from high blood pressure and respiratory troubles, and other complications including pains in back, knees, waist," he said.
"Now he can't sit or sleep normally."
Replying to a query, Mr Dolon said Tarique should be sent either to Germany, the UK or Canada for medical treatment.
Head of the Department of Arthroscopy and Joint Replacement Kazi Mazharul Islam Dolon, also a member of the five-member doctors' panel, said risks were there that Tarique would be fully paralysed if he was not sent abroad immediately.
This panel of doctors, appointed by the prison authorities, has been treating Tarique, also elder son of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, at the prison cell of BSMMU since January 31.
Talking to the news agency over phone, Mr Dolon said ensuring overseas treatment for Tarique was a must, as the country had no proper facility to cure his troubles.
He said that their previous advice to send him abroad remained unfulfilled.
The BSMMU doctor said muscles of Tarique's right leg were shrinking, and the leg was gradually becoming useless. He said he examined the detained leader's health condition Tuesday.
He also said that Tarique's kidney had also been partially damaged because of a huge intake of painkillers.
"Tarique is suffering from high blood pressure and respiratory troubles, and other complications including pains in back, knees, waist," he said.
"Now he can't sit or sleep normally."
Replying to a query, Mr Dolon said Tarique should be sent either to Germany, the UK or Canada for medical treatment.