Tamim Iqbal had gone to Singapore for advanced medical treatment. After completing that phase, he returned to the country today. Without any delay, he headed straight to the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
At that time, a match was underway at Mirpur between Abahani and Mohammedan. It was while playing for Mohammedan on March 24 that Tamim suffered a heart attack.
However, today he didn’t come to Mirpur to watch his team’s battle against their arch-rivals. After returning from Singapore, he wanted to consult with the BCB (Bangladesh Cricket Board) doctor — that’s why he came to Mirpur.
On March 24, just before the start of a Dhaka Premier League (DPL) match at BKSP, Mohammedan’s captain Tamim suffered two heart attacks within a short span. He was immediately rushed to the KPJ Specialized Hospital in Savar.
An angiogram revealed a 100% blockage in one of his arteries. A stent was promptly placed to open the blocked blood vessel.
Later, on March 28, Tamim was transferred to a private hospital in Dhaka. Doctors had advised then that although he was out of immediate danger, he might still require more advanced treatment.
Following that advice, Tamim was flown to Singapore on April 7 (Monday). After completing his treatment there, he returned home today.
Earlier, Tamim’s uncle, former captain Akram Khan, had updated the media about his condition, saying, “He underwent a check-up in Singapore. By the grace of Allah and everyone’s prayers, everything is fine. Please keep him in your prayers.”
Today, Tamim himself appeared in Mirpur, visibly showing that he is now in good health.
