Tamim Iqbal, who is still recovering from a heart attack he suffered yesterday, penned an emotional post on social media today, thanking everyone who helped him in this dire crisis and sharing his poignant thoughts on the brief nature of life.

"The beat of our heart keeps us alive. This beat can stop without any notice – but we keep forgetting about that. When I started my day yesterday, did I have any idea what was about to happen to me?" said Tamim, who underwent a stenting surgery yesterday to remove the blockage from his coronary artery and is currently in observation at the CCU of KPJ Specialised Hospital in Savar.

"By the grace of the Almighty Allah and because of your prayers, I have come back. I was fortunate to have some incredible people around me during this crisis, because of their prudence and endless efforts I have overcome this danger and come back.

"Some incidents remind us of reality, remind us of how short life really is. In this brief life, if nothing else, we should all stand by each other during crisis – that is my request to you all.

"I offer my sincerest gratitude and love to you all. Please pray for me and my family. Without your love, I, Tamim Iqbal, am nothing," he concluded.

Tamim regained consciousness yesterday noon after his surgery and his condition has further improved, informed hospital officials at a press brief earlier today.