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Health Minister hospitalised with heart problem

Published : Saturday, 14 November, 2026 at 7:58 PM

Observer Online Report

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain has been admitted to Continental Hospital in the capital after experiencing sudden chest pain.

He was admitted to the hospital on Saturday morning (November 14). A team of cardiologists later conducted an angiogram on him to assess his heart condition.

Pawan Chowdhury, public relations and senior information officer of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, confirmed his hospitalisation.

He said the minister went to Continental Hospital in the morning after experiencing a sudden heart problem, where doctors conducted an angiogram and several other medical tests.

The minister is currently admitted to the hospital and remains under medical observation. If everything goes well, he is expected to resume office from Monday, Chowdhury added.

Dr Fazle Rabbi, a physician at the hospital, said the minister was admitted on Saturday morning after complaining of chest pain. An angiogram was performed under the supervision of cardiologist Dr Moniruzzaman.

He added that the minister is currently undergoing treatment and is doing well.

- MaT

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