Former state minister Babar to undergo complex spine surgery in Malaysia

Lutfozzaman Babar, a former state minister for home affairs and incumbent lawmaker from Netrokona-4, is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Malaysia for a serious spinal condition and is scheduled to undergo complex surgery on Wednesday.

Babar confirmed his treatment in a post on his official Facebook account, asking people across the country to pray for his recovery.

Family and party sources said Babar has been suffering from several chronic health complications, including severe spinal pain, kidney problems and breathing difficulties, following his prolonged imprisonment.

He received treatment in Bangladesh after his release from prison but was recently admitted to a hospital in Malaysia on doctors' advice for advanced treatment of his spinal condition. Following detailed examinations, specialists recommended surgery, the sources said.

Ahead of the procedure, Babar sought prayers from residents of his constituency, including Madan, Mohanganj and Khaliajuri in Netrokona, as well as party leaders, activists and well-wishers across the country.

He expressed hope that he would recover quickly after the surgery and return to serving the country and its people.

Golam Ershadur Rahman, general secretary of the Mohanganj upazila unit of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), said Babar had been suffering from severe spinal pain and other health complications following his lengthy imprisonment.

He said Babar was taken to Malaysia for advanced treatment on the advice of specialist doctors, adding that the lawmaker was scheduled to undergo spinal surgery there.

Rahman also sought prayers for Babar's speedy recovery and return to public service.