In a concerning turn of events for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Advocate Fazlur Rahman, a distinguished valiant freedom fighter and the party’s nominee for the Kishoreganj-4 (Itna-Mithamain-Austagram) constituency, was admitted to hospital on Thursday afternoon. The veteran politician, currently campaigning under the ‘Paddy Sheaf’ symbol for the 13th National Parliamentary Election, suffered a sudden medical emergency that forced an immediate halt to his electoral activities.
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Emergency Admission During Campaign Rally
The incident took place at approximately 4:30 PM on 22 January 2026. Rahman was travelling to Bhairab to participate in a major public rally led by the BNP’s Acting Chairman, Tarique Rahman, when he began to feel profoundly unwell. According to his personal assistant, Enamul Haque, the candidate was struck by a sudden, intense fever and persistent vomiting.
Recognising the severity of his condition, his team diverted his motorcade to the Zahurul Islam Medical College Hospital (ZIMCH) in Bhagalpur, Bajitpur. He was admitted immediately and placed under the intensive care of the hospital’s senior medical staff.
Clinical Status Profile: Advocate Fazlur Rahman
| Vital Metric / Observation | Status at Admission | Current Status (Stabilised) |
| Oxygen Saturation ($SpO_2$) | 93% | 99% – 100% |
| Body Temperature | High Fever | Under Management |
| Primary Diagnosis | Respiratory Tract Infection | Awaiting Laboratory Results |
| Respiratory Status | Acute Dyspnoea (Shortness of breath) | Supported by Oxygen Therapy |
Medical Briefing and Recovery Outlook
Professor Dr Bahar Uddin Bhuiyan, Director of Zahurul Islam Medical College Hospital, provided a formal update on the candidate’s health. He confirmed that medical examinations have identified a severe respiratory tract infection.
At the time of admission, Rahman’s oxygen saturation had dropped to a critical 93%, necessitating urgent oxygen supplementation. While this has successfully brought his levels back to a healthy 99%–100%, the Director remained cautious. When asked if the freedom fighter was out of danger, Dr Bhuiyan stated that the medical team is still awaiting comprehensive test results.
Political Implications for Kishoreganj-4
Kishoreganj-4 is a highly contested seat, comprising the wetlands of Itna, Mithamain, and Austagram. Fazlur Rahman’s sudden hospitalisation comes at a pivotal moment, as the election—set for 12 February 2026—is just weeks away. As a respected freedom fighter and a senior legal figure, Rahman is a central pillar of the BNP’s local strategy. His absence from the campaign trail, particularly the high-profile rally in Bhairab, is a significant blow to the party’s momentum in the region.
Local activists and supporters have gathered near the hospital, offering prayers for his recovery. The medical team is expected to release a further bulletin within the next 24 hours to determine if he will be fit to return to his constituency before the final week of polling.