BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir visited Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman at Ibn Sina Hospital in Dhanmondi’s Shankar branch on Saturday night, following the Ameer’s sudden illness.

Fakhrul was accompanied by BNP Standing Committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan during the hospital visit around 8:30 pm.

They spoke with Dr Shafiqur Rahman and enquired about his physical condition.

Fakhrul said that BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman was concerned about the Jamaat chief’s health and asked him to visit on his behalf.

 “It is our political responsibility to be present when any political leader falls ill. That’s why we came here to see the Jamaat Ameer,” Fakhrul said.

He also wished Dr Shafiqur a speedy recovery, adding, “In the current critical political situation, it is very important that the Jamaat Ameer recovers quickly.”

Jamaat-e-Islami Naib Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher and Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar were also present during the visit.

One of the Jamaat leaders expressed heartfelt gratitude to the BNP delegation for the visit.

Dr Shafiqur was hospitalised earlier in the evening after falling ill while delivering a speech at Jamaat’s national rally at Suhrawardy Udyan.

According to the party’s press wing, Dr Shafiqur’s condition is currently stable, with his blood pressure and sugar levels under control. 

The party has urged all to pray for his quick recovery.