Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, who is undergoing treatment at a Singaporean hospital, now can walk slowly.

“He (Quader) now can walk slowly as his health condition improved further,” Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Director Dr Abu Naser Rizvi, who is staying beside the ailing politician, said this morning.

The hospital authorities also decided to shift Quader from the IntensiveCare Unit (ICU) to the cabin tomorrow, a press release of Road Transport and ridges ministry quoted Dr Rizvi as saying.

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He said the AL leader exchanged greetings with his family members, lawmakerEkramul Karim Chowdhury and party leaders who are beside him this morning.

Earlier, Dr Sivathasan Cumaraswamy, Cardiothoracic surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Hospital apprised Quader’s family members of his latest physical progress.