Jamaat-e-Islami chief undergoes open-heart surgery

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FE Team | Published: August 02, 2025 22:31:33

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Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has successfully undergone open-heart surgery, reports bdnews24.com.
He is expected to return home within a week, according to Dr Jahangir Kabir, the lead surgeon for the procedure.
The surgery was conducted on Saturday at Dhaka's United Hospital.
At a media briefing held in the afternoon, United Hospital's Chief Cardiac Surgeon Dr Jahangir said Shafiqur was taken to the operating theatre at 07:00 am.
"The surgery went very well. We aimed to use the most advanced technology available and we succeeded. Initially, three bypasses were planned, but we performed four to ensure there are no complications. The procedure was completed without any issues." Dr Kabir added that Shafiqur's condition is stable.
"He may have to stay in the ICU for three to four days.