Indian cardiologist Devi Shetty coming to see Quader: Hanif

Awami League joint general secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif on Monday said that renowned Indian cardiologist Devi Shetty will come to Dhaka to see the condition of ailing minister Obaidul Quader, reports UNB.

The AL leader came up with the information while talking to reporters after visiting Quader at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) around 11:00am.

Hanif said, " Qauder's condition is gradually improving. Now, the condition is somewhat better. I talked to physicians. They are optimistic over his recovery."

The medical board will decide whether the minister will be taken to Singapore. BSMMU vice chancellor Kanak Kanti Barua will brief reporters over the decision at 1:00pm, he said.

Obaidul Quader was admitted to the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) of the hospital on Sunday morning following his breathing complications.

Later, physicians found three blockages in his coronary artery following an angiogram.