The health condition of former finance minister AMA Muhith, now undergoing treatment at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in the capital, has improved. "Muhith Bhai is better than Tuesday. He is doing fine. His saturation is now 96. He ate dinner comfortably and is now trying to sleep," said his brother and Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen Wednesday night. Read: Ex-finance minister Muhith admitted to CMH with Covid Muhith was admitted to CMH for better treatment after he had tested positive for Covid-19. The 87-year-old took two doses of the Covid vaccine. Dr Momen said his brother wathched Bangladesh-Australia T20 cricket match and requested all to avoid any false news about him.

Former Finance Minister AMA Muhith, who tested positive for Covid-19 three days ago, has been admitted to the Combined Military Hospital, Dhaka for better treatment. Muhith was initially taking treatment at home and then admitted to the CMH at 3pm on Thursday. "There’s no complication. He’s doing fine but a bit weak. He has been admitted to the CMH at the  Prime Minister's directive for his better treatment," an official told UNB. Read: Why only 1 crore people pay taxes? asks Muhith The 87-year-old former finance minister,  known for his urbane manner, tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday. Those who are praying for him and arranging any doa mahfil in Sylhet have been requested not to crowd anywhere and maintain safe physical distance. His elder son, Shahed Muhith, has also tested positive for Covid-19. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen urged all to pray for his brother's quick recovery. He also requested all not to crowd but maintain health guidelines while arranging any doa mahfil in Sylhet and elsewhere in the country.

Advocate Zead-AI-Malum, who served as senior prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), breathed his last at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Saturday night. His life support was removed at 12:35am (Sunday), ICT Senior Consultant Mehedi Masum confirmed. On May 25, the 67-year-old Supreme Court lawyer was admitted to Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in the capital after suffering a stroke. Later, Zead-AI-Malum, also a freedom fighter, was put on life support as his condition worsened. Also read: Health minister's mother Fouzia Maleque no more Next, he was shifted to CMH in June. In March 2010, Zead-AI-Malum  was appointed prosecutor of the ICT, a domestic tribunal with the power to adjudicate international crimes. He was instrumental in the trial of several war criminals, including BNP leader Salauddin Quader Chowdhury; Jamaat-e-Islami leaders Ghulam Azam, Matiur Rahman Nizami, and Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mujahid. Also read: Journalist Ahmed Momtaz no more Zead-al-Malum was born in 1954 in Tangail and completed his institutional education in 1978 from the University of Dhaka.

Former law minister and valiant Freedom Fighter Abdul Matin Khasru passed away on Wednesday afternoon at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka. He was 72. His personal assistant Advocate Md Mohin said the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president breathed his last at 4:45pm. Khasru was put on life support on Tuesday as his condition deteriorated. He had been receiving treatment at the CMH since March 16, the day he tested positive for Covid-19. Towards the end of March, and right at the beginning of April, Khasru seemed on the road to recovery. He was out of the ICU, and a Covid-19 test result came out negative on April 1. But his physical condition started worsening after that, and on April 6, he had to be shifted back to the ICU. The freedom fighter is survived by his wife and two children. Born on February 12, 1950, Khasru was a five-time MP for Cumilla-5 (Brahmanpara-Burichang) constituency. He served as the law minister during the Awami League-led government of 1996-2001. He was elected president of SCBA on March 16 this year. ‘An irreparable loss’: PM leads tribute Tributes poured in for the valiant freedom fighter as the news of his death spread. Cabinet members, including Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen, Law Minister Anisul Huq, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal, Railways Minister M Nurul Islam Sujan and Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, expressed deep shock at the demise of the Awami League presidium member. In a condolence message, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina described Khasru “as a learned lawyer and leader of the mass people” and said he would live forever in the heart of the people. “We lost a public leader and a solider of Bangabandhu’s ideology who worked skillfully in establishing justice through playing a responsible role as a lawyer in various nationally important cases including Bangabandhu murder case,” she said. She prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed soul and expressed sympathy to the bereaved family. Foreign Minister Momen said the nation has lost one of its most prominent lawyers. “The nation will forever commemorate the contribution of this five-time MP,” he said. Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh described Khasru as a “bright star” in the legal field. “He was an ideal lawyer [and] an exemplary leader for the lawyers. His death is an irreparable loss for the legal arena and the country,” Taposh said in a statement.

Former law minister and current president of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Abdul Matin Khasru was put on life support at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka on Tuesday as his condition deteriorated. His nephew Taslim khan, also a lawyer, confirmed the development to the media, asking everyone to pray for the quick recovery of his uncle. Barrister Ruhul Kuddus Kajol, newly elected general secretary of SCBA said that Khasru was put on life support  as his condition worsened due to low blood pressure. Abdul Matin Khasru has been receiving treatment at the Combined Military Hospital in Dhaka since March 16, the day he tested positive for Covid-19 from a sample taken the day before. Towards the end of March, and right at the start of April, Khasru seemed on the road to recovery. He was out of the ICU, and a Covid-19 test result came out negative on April 1- that however would be the last of the good news. His physical condition started worsening after that, and on April 6th had to be shifted back to the ICU. Abdul Matin Khasru is also the 5-time MP for Comilla-5 (Brahmanpara-Burichang) constituency. He served as the law minister during the Awami League led government of 1996 to 2001.

Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed on Wednesday said that people who are behind the violence unleashed by Hefazat-e-Islam would be brought to book. The IGP made the remarks at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in the afternoon while visiting police members injured in clashes with Hefazat in Chattogram and Brahmanbaria. Hefazat’s top brass was not sued as they were not present on the spot of during the clashes and sabotage, Benazir said. Also read: Hefazat announces ‘doa mahfil' for Monday, 'demonstration' on April 2 “But action will be taken against them if they’re found involved with the clashes and violence,” he said. “Those who launched the attack were named in the cases but [our] investigation will also reveal the names of instigators.” “Their barbaric attack was an attempt to tarnish the golden jubilee celebration of country’s independence,” he said. Also read: Hefazat’s day-long hartal ends amid violence, clashes On Sunday, six separate cases were filed against 3,000 people over sabotage on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in Narayanganj during Hefazat’s daylong hartal. Siddhirganj police have filed five cases and the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) another. Also read: Hefazat’s hartal underway; Dhaka-Chattorgam highway blocked Clashes, vandalism, arson attacks and road blockades at different parts of the country were reported during the hardline Islamist group’s daylong hartal on Sunday. Hefazat called for the shutdown demanding punishment of policemen involved in shooting incidents in Chattogram and Brahmanbaria during their anti-Modi protests that left at least nine people dead, including several Hefazat activists.

Conjoined twins babies -- Rabeya and Rokeya -- are finally returning home from the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka on Sunday after successful treatment following a critical separation surgery on the head.

Former deputy speaker and valiant freedom fighter Col(retd) Shawkat Ali died at a hospital in the city on Monday. He was 84.

Freedom fighter and Ekushey Padak winner magician Jewel Aich, who recently contracted Covid-19, is being treated at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in the capital.   His wife Bipasha Aich confirmed the news to the media on Tuesday night.   She said Jewel Aich had been suffering from fever since November 4. His fever level continued to rise so he underwent COVID-19 test upon doctor’s advice, as well as a CT scan of the chest. The test report came out positive and showed that his lungs have also been infected.   Bipasha informed that the magician was taken to a hospital in the capital on Monday morning due to his deteriorating condition. However, his family decided to change the hospital due to unsatisfactory service.   He was then admitted to the CMH on Tuesday afternoon, and Bipasha expressed gratitude towards the hospital authorities for taking prompt action.   Regarding his physical condition, Bipasha Aich said her husband is suffering from fever and cough. He has lost his sense of smell and taste. He is being given oxygen, although having no sign of breathlessness yet.   Jewel Aich has been suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure.   Born to BK Aich and Saraju Aich on April 10, 1950 in Barisal, Jewel Aich took part as a combat soldier in the Liberation War and also served as a non-combatant role, teaching students in refugee camps alongside inspiring the freedom fighters.   Apart from being the most renowned and popular Bangladeshi magician, Jewel Aich is a skilled flutist, author and ambassador to many humanitarian projects.   Jewel Aich received Ekushey Padak in 2003 and CJFB (Cultural Journalists Forum of Bangladesh) Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008, as well as many other awards in his illustrious career.

Planning Minister MA Mannan has been infected with Coronavirus.