Three Ministers Hospitalized After Falling Suddenly Ill
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Three ministers Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan, Mizanur Rahman Minu, and Abdul Awal Mintoo fell suddenly ill and were admitted to hospital, with Mintoo later returning home upon recovery.
- Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan is in the CCU at Evercare Hospital after experiencing chest pain.
- Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu was moved to BMU in Dhaka from Rajshahi due to severe anemia.
- Forest Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo has returned home following a brief hospital stay.
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Three senior government ministers suddenly fell ill and were admitted to different hospitals across the capital. The ministers include Local Government Minister Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan, Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu, and Environment Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo. The sudden health concerns developed late Wednesday night, as confirmed by their personal aides and party officials.
Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan was rushed to the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) of Evercare Hospital in Dhaka after complaining of severe chest pain. Meanwhile, Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu, who suffered from acute anemia, was initially treated at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital before being transferred to Bangladesh Medical University in Dhaka for specialized care. Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo was admitted to Continental Hospital after feeling unwell.
Senior leaders, including Acting Secretary General and Prime Minister's Advisor Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, along with Social Welfare Minister Dr. A Z M Zahid Hossain, visited the hospitals to inquire about their health conditions. Medical boards have been formed to supervise Land Minister Minu's treatment, conducting multiple medical tests to address his blood deficiency.
Following an improvement in his condition, Abdul Awal Mintoo was discharged and returned home on Thursday afternoon, sharing a reassuring update on social media. The families and government colleagues of the hospitalized ministers have requested prayers from citizens for their swift recovery.
“The simultaneous illness of three high-ranking ministers causes concern across the administration. Given their seniority and heavy official workload, ensuring adequate rest and top-tier medical observation remains vital to maintaining operational momentum in their respective ministries.”
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