BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir visited Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman at a hospital in the capital on Saturday evening.
Dr Shafiqur was hospitalised after he collapsed on the stage while addressing a national rally of his party at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital.
Shayrul Kabir Khan, a member of BNP’s media cell, confirmed the news.
Dr Shafiqur began delivering his speech after 5pm. Around 5:20pm, he fell ill and collapsed on the stage twice.
Other leaders quickly supported and seated him. He continued his speech while seated.
Addressing the party activists, Shafiqur said, “As long as Allah grants me life, I cannot stay even a minute longer. So do not be disturbed by this.”
