Expatriates’ Welfare Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury was admitted to a hospital after suddenly falling ill during an official visit to Sylhet. Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir rushed to the hospital to enquire about his health. During the visit, he spoke with the minister’s wife, Shama Haque Chowdhury, and sought updates on his treatment.
The Commerce Minister visited him on Friday afternoon, November 6, at Mount Adora Hospital in Akhalia, Sylhet city.
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According to sources, Ariful Haque Chowdhury suddenly experienced chest pain, physical discomfort and a feeling of numbness while travelling to Companiganj Upazila on official business on Friday morning. The right side of his body reportedly became weak, accompanied by trembling and excessive sweating.
In view of his condition, his scheduled tour programme was cancelled, and he was immediately taken to Mount Adora Hospital in Sylhet. He was subsequently admitted following the advice of doctors.
He is currently receiving treatment under the supervision of hospital cardiologist Dr. Shishir Basak and neuro-medicine specialist Dr. Nazrul Islam. Several medical tests are underway. Although some reports have already been received, doctors are expected to decide on the next course of treatment after reviewing the remaining reports, according to সংশ্লিষ্ট sources.
Due to his illness, the minister’s previously scheduled visits to Companiganj, Jaintiapur and Gowainghat upazilas have been cancelled.
Dr. Zahidul Islam, Chief Health Officer of Sylhet City Corporation, said the minister suddenly experienced weakness on the right side of his body and trembling after completing official work in Companiganj. He also felt uncomfortable and was sweating excessively. He was subsequently taken to Mount Adora Hospital.
Dr. Zahidul Islam further said that several medical examinations were being conducted. Some reports had arrived, while decisions regarding further treatment would be made after the remaining reports became available. The minister was feeling somewhat better at the time.
Among those accompanying the Commerce Minister were Sylhet City Corporation Administrator Abdul Qayyum Chowdhury, Sylhet Development Authority Chairman Rezaul Hasan Koyes Lodi, Sylhet Metropolitan BNP President Nasim Hossain and General Secretary Emdad Hossain Chowdhury.
