Farooki falls ill in Cox's Bazar, airlifted to Dhaka

Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki was airlifted to Dhaka from Cox's Bazar last night after sudden illness, officials and family members confirmed.

Farooki, who had been on a five-day visit to Cox's Bazar since August 15, fell ill around 8:00pm yesterday at Hotel Ocean Paradise, said Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Imran Hossain Sajib. "Doctors provided him with primary treatment at the hotel.

"Although there was no major complication, on medical advice his scheduled trip in Cox's Bazar was cut short and he was sent to Dhaka around 10:00pm for better treatment."

Authorities at Cox's Bazar airport confirmed to The Daily Star that the adviser was flown to Dhaka by helicopter at 10:32pm.

Actor Nusrat Imrose Tisha, wife of the cultural adviser, told this newspaper that Farooki was out of danger, adding that further details will be shared with the media later.

Following his arrival in the capital, he was admitted to United Hospital for treatment, according to the Ministry of Cultural Affairs.