The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

A joint surgery expert with Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University said yesterday detained BNP leader Tarique Rahman's body has become partially paralysed.

Kazi Mazharul Islam Dolon, head of the Department of Arthroscopy and Joint Replacement and a member of a five-member doctors' panel, said risks are there that Tarique would be fully paralysed if he is not sent abroad immediately.

This panel of doctors, appointed by the prison authorities, has been treating Tarique, also elder son of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, at the prison cell of BSMMU since 31 January.

Talking to UNB by phone Dolon said ensuring overseas treatment for Tarique is a must as the country has no proper facility to cure his troubles.