Tofail Ahmed on life support

Tofail Ahmed, member of the Advisory Council of the Awami League and former commerce minister, has been put on life support at Square Hospital in the capital.

A family member confirmed the news to the media on Sunday, saying, “His health is not good. He is admitted to the hospital. Please pray for him.”

Tofail  Ahmed has been using wheelchair for several years after a stroke left part of his body paralysed. He is receiving regular treatment under medical supervision.

A nine-time member of the National Parliament, Tofail  Ahmed was last elected from the Bhola-1 constituency. He has also served for many years as a member of the presidium of the Bangladesh Awami League.