Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- Language Movement veteran Ahmad Rafique has been taken to hospital after his health deteriorated.

He was admitted to Labaid Hospital in Dhaka shortly before midnight on Sunday.

Dr Faruq Ahmed, director of Labaid Cardiac Hospital, said Rafique had been admitted to the Coronary Care Unit (CCU).

"His blood pressure and heart rate are slightly elevated. The body is very weak, and his level of consciousness appears somewhat reduced, which may be due to age or low electrolytes.

"He is undergoing medical tests and is under the care of Prof Dr Nur Mohammad and Prof Dr Sohrab Uz Zaman," he added.

Earlier at 11:10pm, his driver Kalam said Rafique was being taken to hospital as his condition had worsened. Kalam also tends...