Ershad in ‘critical condition’
Jatiya Party Chairman and Leader of the Opposition in parliament HM Ershad was being given oxygen yesterday as his condition deteriorated significantly.
The condition of the former president worsened yesterday compared to that of the day before, said party acting chairman GM Quader at a press briefing in the capital.
“He has been suffering from breathing difficulties since this [yesterday] morning. That’s why the doctors gave him the oxygen support,” said Quader.
The briefing was held at the party chief’s Banani office around 6:00pm.
On June 27, Ershad was admitted to Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka. He was being treated there for several infections.
Yesterday, his lung infection worsened, Quader said.
He said the JP chief could be treated at the CMH but they were ready to take him anywhere for better treatment if the doctors recommend.
Over the last nine months, the 89-year-old has been suffering from various health-related issues.
Several JP leaders visited him at the hospital last night.
Talking to The Daily Star, at least four JP leaders, including Fakhrul Imam, said Ershad was on “life support” and his condition was “critical”.
Inter-Services Public Relations Director Lt Col Alamgir Kabir told this paper around 11:00pm yesterday, “’Ershad has died’ is just a rumour. He is alive.”
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