Khulna:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has taken charge of the medical treatment for Khan Saiful, a former joint convener of Khulna City Chhatra Dal, after a social media post highlighted Saiful's prolonged health issues.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Saiful's situation came to the Prime Minister's attention through a video shared on social media. Agriculturist Moksedul Momin Mithun, member secretary of 'Amra BNP Paribar', mentioned that the Prime Minister, who is also the chief patron of the organization, was moved to act after viewing the video of Saiful while he was receiving treatment in Khulna.
The Prime Minister directed his Additional Press Secretary, Atikur Rahman Rumon, to coordinate Saiful's treatment and monitor his health status. As a result, arrangements were made for his treatment under the guidance of Professor Dr Shah Muhammad Aman Ullah from the Prime Minister's Office.
Today, Saiful was admitted to the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital (NINS) in Agargaon, Dhaka. Professor Dr Md Nuruzzaman Khan, the hospital's Director, stated that a medical board comprising specialist physicians would be established within the next two days to supervise Saiful's treatment.
Present during the admission were Professor Dr A Z M Saifuddin, head of the Anaesthesia Department, Dr M R Hasan, legal affairs secretary of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB), resident physician Dr Md Mazharul Islam, Chhatra Dal central committee Joint General Secretary Hasnain Nahian Sajib, and Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Chhatra Dal Convener Dr Zahirul Islam.
Saiful has been dealing with severe health complications since being subjected to police torture in 2013 under the previous government. Previously, the Prime Minister had also arranged for Saiful's treatment at various hospitals in Dhaka.