JS adjourned after MP falls sick
Staff Correspondent
Parliament was suddenly adjourned yesterday as a lawmaker fell seriously ill while he was speaking on a call attention notice about the problems of his constituency.Abdul Karim Abbasi, a BNP lawmaker elected from Netrokona-1, suddenly felt pain in the chest and fell down on the floor at around 7:15pm. His colleagues rushed forward and brought him out of the chamber. AL lawmakers and physicians Dr Amanullah and Dr Sirajul Akbar examined him and gave first aid. Shortly afterwards, Abbasi was sent to the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases. Dr Amanullah, who is a heart specialist, told reporters that Abbasi had his sense and pulse, and he also opened his eyes. The lawmaker might have some myocardial infarctions but he is out of danger now, Dr Amanullah observed. Panel Chairman Quazi Golam Murshed, who was presiding over the session in absence of the Speaker, adjourned the House till 4:15pm today. Meanwhile, Abbasi's wife told The Daily star yesterday that he is now feeling better.
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