DHAKA: The bypass surgery of Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader has done successfully at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore on Wednesday (March 20) afternoon.

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. 

After completion of surgery, Quader, also the Road Transport and Bridges Minister, has been kept at postoperative care, said Abu Naser, Deputy Chief Information officer of the Road Transport and Bridges Ministry.

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

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

Earlier in the day, Dr Sivathasan Cumaraswamy informed family members of Quader about latest improvement of his health condition after bypass surgery. 

On March 13, Quader has been 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 (Mar 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.

BDST: 1702 HRS, MAR 20, 2019
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