Dhaka: The High Court on Tuesday ordered the authorities to admit Bangladesh Nationalists Party (BNP) acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir into Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for treatment.

An HC bench comprising Justice Naima Haider and Justice Iqbal Kabir issued the rule after hearing a writ petition filed by Fakhrul’s wife Rahat Ara Begum.

Mentioning that Fakhrul has been ailing with different health complications, including diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiac disorder, Rahat Ara Begum in her writ petition sought for the HC’s order to admit her husband to Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes (BIRDEM) Hospital for his treatment.

Barrister Mahbub Uddin Khokon and Barrister Ehsanur Rahman argued for the petitioner during the hearing on Monday while Attorney General Mahbubey Alam represented the state.

Talking to reporters after the hearing, Barrister Ensanur Rahman told reporters that the court has issued a rule asking the authorities why Fakhrul should not be taken to BSMMU and given the proper treatment.

Home Secretary, Inspector General of Police, Inspector General of Prisons, Deputy Jailer of Kashimpur Jail and two others were made respondents to the rule.

Fakhrul has been accused in various cases including the ones for subversive activities.

On 6 January, police arrested Fakhrul from in front of the Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka.