Health Minister Found to Have Three Heart Blockages, Stent Procedure Scheduled for This Afternoon
Published: 03:49 15 November 2026
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain has been diagnosed with three blockages in his heart. He is scheduled to undergo a stent placement procedure at 4:00 pm on Sunday (November 15) at Continental Hospital (formerly United Hospital) in Dhaka.
A family member said the minister was admitted to a private hospital in the capital on Saturday morning after experiencing chest pain. Following medical advice, he underwent an angiogram, which revealed three blockages in his coronary arteries.
Doctors are now preparing to perform angioplasty and place stents to restore blood flow to his heart. The procedure is being led by cardiologist Professor Dr NAM Momenuzzaman.
The family member also said that the health minister had personally expressed his wish to receive treatment at a hospital in Bangladesh to strengthen public confidence in the country's healthcare system.
The family has requested prayers from the public for his speedy recovery.
It may be noted that Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain is a member of the BNP's Central Committee and a Member of Parliament representing the Narsingdi-1 constituency.
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