Dhaka: Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader was admitted to the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) as he fell sick on Sunday morning, reports the UNB.

Senior Public Relation Officer Abu Naser of Roads and Highways Division said Obaidul Quader, also general secretary of Awami League, complained of breathing problem after Fazr prayers.

He was then taken to BSMMU.

Quader’s personal secretary Gautam Chandra said the minister was admitted to the CCU of the hospital around 8:30am.