BNP Secretary General and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir fell ill while attending a Rath Yatra event in Dhaka's Swamibagh on Thursday, forcing him to leave before finishing his speech.
The incident occurred around noon. He was taken home immediately and is now resting on his doctor's advice.
Confirming the matter to the media, BNP Media Cell member Shairul Kabir Khan said Mirza Fakhrul suddenly felt unwell toward the end of his address at the Rath Yatra inauguration ceremony.
He said the BNP leader is currently resting at home as advised by his physician. However, he is expected to attend the cabinet meeting later in the afternoon.