Prominent banker, economist Ibrahim Khaled critically ill with Covid-19

Prominent banker, economist and former deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank, Khondkar Ibrahim Khaled has tested positive for coronavirus infection and is in a critical state.

He is currently undergoing treatment at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in Dhaka where he was admitted last night, his daughter-in-law Yasmin Sultana told The Daily Star.

AL Imran Chowdhury, director and chief executive officer of Bangladesh Specialized Hospital, said, "Seventy percent of his lungs is affected. His condition deteriorated today, and he has been given four bags of blood since morning."

Khaled also headed Bangladesh Krishi Bank as chairman and managing director. He has served in Sonali, Agrani and Pubali banks as well.