File photo of Jatiya Party Chairman Hussain Muhammad Ershad CollectedThe former president is suffering from multiple health complicationsJatiya Party Chairman and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament HM Ershad has left for Singapore for medical checkup. Earlier, Jatiya Party Presidium member Faisal Chisti said Ershad is suffering from multiple health complications, including serious liver problem. On December 10, 2018, Ershad went to Singapore for treatment and returned home on December 26, just three days before the 11th general election. He also made GM Quader deputy opposition leader of the House. Jatiya Party which joined the election as the key partner of the Grand Alliance bagged 22 seats.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 20, 2019 09:11 UTC