Monday, 6th April 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 23rd February 2026, 12:50 AM
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced that Begum Selima Rahman, a senior member of the party’s Standing Committee and a former cabinet minister, has been admitted to the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) of a private hospital in the capital following a serious cardiac event. The veteran politician is currently under intensive medical supervision as doctors work to stabilise her condition.
According to family and party sources, the health crisis began on the night of Thursday, 19 February 2026. At approximately 10:00 PM, Begum Rahman suffered a sudden onset of acute cardiac distress at her residence. She was immediately rushed to United Hospital in Dhaka, where a team of specialists conducted a series of urgent diagnostic tests.
Given the severity of the heart attack and the patient’s age, medical consultants advised immediate admission to the CCU. Since her admission, she has remained under constant monitoring by a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists.
Begum Selima Rahman is a towering figure in Bangladeshi politics, known for her steadfast loyalty to the BNP and her role as a former minister. Her contributions to the party’s policymaking, particularly within the Standing Committee—the party’s highest decision-making body—have made her a respected figure across the political spectrum. Her sudden illness has prompted a wave of concern from supporters and political colleagues alike.
As of Sunday, 22 February, hospital sources indicate that while she is receiving the best possible care, her condition remains delicate. The intensive nature of her treatment in the CCU is designed to manage any potential complications arising from the cardiac episode.
| Patient Details | Medical Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Begum Selima Rahman |
| Political Affiliation | BNP (Standing Committee Member) |
| Date of Admission | 19 February 2026 |
| Medical Facility | United Hospital, Dhaka |
| Unit | Coronary Care Unit (CCU) |
| Primary Condition | Acute Cardiac Event (Heart Attack) |
The family of Begum Selima Rahman, alongside the senior leadership of the BNP, has issued a public appeal for the nation’s well-wishers to keep her in their prayers. Party activists have been congregating at various locations to hold special prayer sessions (doa mahfil) for her swift and complete recovery.
The BNP Chairperson’s office and the Secretary-General have expressed their hope that she will soon return to health and resume her vital role in national service.
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