Awami League lawmaker for Khulna 6 constituency Akhtaruzzaman Babu, who is infected with coronavirus, was airlifted to Dhaka by MI-171SH helicopter of Bangladesh Air Force on Monday morning.
Later, he was taken to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for better treatment, said a press release of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The lawmaker tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday and was undergoing treatment at his residence in Tutpara area of Khulna city.
Bangladesh Air Force has been providing emergency air transport and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) assistance in aid to civil power under Bangladesh Armed Forces in dealing with any kind of national crisis and continuing various activities following the policy published by the government to affirm its commitment to meet all emergency needs in a professional manner.
In line with this, Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force provided necessary guidance to carry out the medical evacuation mission.