Dhaka: Ailing Minister Obaidul Quader is set to be taken to Singapore for better treatment following the advice of renowned Indian cardiologist Devi Shetty, said Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University VC Kanak Kanti Barua.

BSMMU VC Kanak Kanti Barua said this while briefing reporters at the hospital on Monday afternoon, reports the UNB.

‘I’m confident to shift him now and the process is underway. It depends on the preparations of the Singapore’s medical team how much time it’ll take to complete the process,’ he said.

Replying to a question he said it may take an hour.

‘Indian cardiologist Shetty recommended shifting Obaidul Quader to another place abroad for better treatment as his condition is relatively safe now,’ he said.

‘This is the optimum time to shift him. If his condition deteriorates further it’ll be relatively riskier to shift him then,’ he added.

The Indian physician arrived at Shahajalal International Airport at 12:45pm on Monday and then straight went to the hospital from the airport.