Social Welfare Minister Rashed Khan Menon was admitted to the hospital while walking in the morning. On Thursday morning, the accident happened in front of minister's residence in Minto Road. Later, he was taken to Square Hospital at around 8am.
Social Welfare Ministry Public Relations Officer Maidul Islam Praman said that the minister was out for a walk alone in the mornings. The road was slippery because it was raining In front of the house of Mintu Road the minister slipped. In this, his left leg hip joint bone broke.
The doctor at Square Hospital suggested surgery as soon as possible. The preparatory operation is going on, said Mdul Islam.
In fact, after the January 5, 2014 election, the new cabinet was formed on 12 January by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. On that day, the Ministry of Biman and Tourism Ministry was given the responsibility of Bangladesh Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon. Then on January 3, during the cabinet reshuffle, Rashed Khan Menon was transferred to the social welfare ministry.