Hefajat chief hospitalised, suffering from old-age complications

Chief of Hefajat-e-Islam Bangladesh and Muhtamim of Fatikchhari Babunagar Madrasa in Chattogram Maulana Shah Mohibullah Babunagari has been hospitalised.

He was admitted to National Hospital in Chattogram city around 12pm yesterday (September 29, 2022).

Hefajat-e-Islam organising secretary Maulana Mir Idris confirmed the information to The Daily Star today (September 30, 2022).

Doctors suspected that he had gallbladder stones. Tests have been conducted and the next decision will be taken after reports arrive, Mir Idris added.

The 88-year-old cleric has been suffering from various diseases related to old age. He was also admitted to the hospital in October last year.

Muhibullah Babunagari became the chief (ameer) of Hefajat in August 2021 after the death of Junaid Babunagari.