He was taken to United Hospital around 11am as he fell sick at his Eskaton residence, BNP chairperson’s media wing member Sayrul Kabir Khan told UNB.
“His (Rafiqul Islam) condition is very critical now,” Sayrul said quoting doctors at the hospital.
He said Miah has been suffering from various diseases, including heart, kidney, diabetics, and neurological ones.
Sayrul said Rafiqul Islam’s family members urged all to pray for his speedy recovery.
The BNP leader remained inactive in politics for long due to his falling health.
Miah who served as the Minister of Housing and Public Works Khaleda Zia’s first cabinet during 1991–1996, was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment on November 20 in a case filed against him for not submitting his wealth statement to the Anti-Corruption Commission.
He was also arrested the same day and later freed on bail from the High Court.
His wife Shahida Rafique is a member of BNP chairperson’s advisory council.