Minister Ariful Haque falls ill while inspecting Bholaganj land port in Sylhet, admitted to hospital

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment and Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury fell ill while inspecting the Bholaganj land port in Companiganj, Sylhet. He was later admitted to Mount Adora Hospital in the Akhalia area of Sylhet city.

The incident took place on Friday (November 6) at noon when he went to inspect the Bholaganj land port.

Local sources said the minister went to inspect the Bholaganj land port at around 12:30 pm. When he suddenly fell ill there, he was quickly taken to the Companiganj Upazila Health Complex, where he was given primary treatment.

He was later taken to Sylhet city for better treatment and admitted to Mount Adora Hospital.

Companiganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Mohammad Robin Mia confirmed the matter, saying: 'The minister suddenly fell ill while visiting to inspect the Bholaganj land port. He was then quickly taken to the Companiganj Upazila Health Complex. He is currently undergoing treatment at Mount Adora Hospital.'