Quader’s health improves after bypass surgery

Staff Correspondent: The ailing general secretary of Bangladesh Awami League (AL) Obaidul Quader is now good after a successful bypass surgery at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore on Wednesday.

Prof Dr Abu Nasar Rizvi of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) disclosed the development at a briefing in Singapore on Thursday afternoon.

After completion of surgery, Quader, also the Road Transport and Bridges Minister, has been kept at postoperative care. His health condition is being improved gradually, he said.

Dr Sivathasan Cumaraswamy, cardiothoracic surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Hospital and a member of the medical board led by Dr Philip Koh formed for the treatment of Quader, conducted the surgery.

Quader’s family members sought doa from countrymen for his quick recovery.

On March 13, Quader was shifted to cabin from the ICU of the hospital.

Earlier on March 4, the minister who had been undergoing treatment at BSMMU Hospital since early Sunday (March 3) was taken to Singapore by an air ambulance as per advice of World renowned cardiologist Dr Devi Shetty.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader was admitted to the Critical Coronary Unit (CCU) of BSMMU Hospital after he felt breathing problems and chest pain.

He was diagnosed with blockages coronary arteries.


risingbd/Dhaka/Mar 21, 2019/Hasan/AI