Dhaka:Khulna Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has assumed responsibility for the medical treatment of Khan Saiful, a former joint convener of Khulna City Chhatra Dal, after a social media post highlighted his ongoing health issues.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Agriculturist Moksedul Momin Mithun, member secretary of 'Amra BNP Paribar', stated that the Prime Minister, who acts as the chief patron of the organization, decided to take action after viewing a video of Saiful speaking while receiving treatment in Khulna.
Following this, the Prime Minister directed his Additional Press Secretary, Atikur Rahman Rumon, to organize Saiful's medical care and monitor his condition. Consequently, arrangements for Saiful's treatment were made under the guidance of Professor Dr Shah Muhammad Aman Ullah, affiliated with the Prime Minister's Office.
Today, Saiful was admitted to the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital (NINS) in Agargaon, Dhaka, under the supervision of the hospital's Director, Professor Dr Md Nuruzzaman Khan. Dr Nuruzzaman announced that a medical board consisting of specialist physicians would be formed within two days to manage Saiful's treatment.
The occasion was attended by several notable figures, including Professor Dr A Z M Saifuddin, head of the hospital's 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's health complications have persisted since he was reportedly tortured by police in 2013 under the former government. Previously, the Prime Minister had also arranged for his treatment at various hospitals in Dhaka.