Moyeen Khan's condition now stable after hospitalisation: Social Welfare Minister

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan, who was hospitalised with breathing difficulty and a heart condition yesterday, is now in stable condition, Social Welfare Minister Professor Dr AZM Zahid Hossain said on Thursday.

Moyeen Khan, a member of the Standing Committee of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is being treated at the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) of Evercare Hospital in the capital's Bashundhara Residential Area.

Dr Zahid, who is also a BNP Standing Committee member, shared the update after visiting Moyeen Khan at the hospital on Thursday.

He had first visited around 2:00pm and was there again in the afternoon, according to the reports.

"He was admitted yesterday [Wednesday] after falling ill with breathing difficulty and heart problems. He is being treated under the close observation of doctors. His condition is stable today compared to yesterday," Dr Zahid said.

He added that Moyeen Khan is being treated under the supervision of Evercare Hospital physicians Dr Atiqur Rahman, Dr Ziaul Haque and Dr Zafar Iqbal.

During his visit, Dr Zahid also spoke with the doctors in charge and inquired about the minister's overall health.

Moyeen Khan was admitted to the hospital late on Wednesday night after suddenly feeling chest pain and developing a cough.

Bahauddin Bhuiyan Milton, the minister's personal assistant, told this correspondent that his condition was better than the previous day.

BNP Media Cell member Shayrul Kabir Khan also confirmed the information.

BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi also visited Moyeen Khan at the hospital on Thursday evening. Doctors briefed him on the minister's latest condition.

The minister's family has asked the people of the country to pray for his swift recovery. Party leaders, supporters and well-wishers have also expressed hope that he will recover soon and return to his duties.