Timeline: Tamim’s health update after heart attack
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal suffered a serious heart attack during a Dhaka Premier Division match today (23 March 2025) at BKSP. Despite initially dismissing his symptoms and planning to fly to Dhaka, his condition deteriorated quickly. Immediate on-ground response, coordination with medical teams, and rapid decision-making saved his life. He underwent a stenting surgery and remains under close medical observation at the KPJ Specialised Hospital in Savar.
Morning (around 9:00–9:30 am)
* Tamim Iqbal, captain of Mohammedan Sporting Club, was present at the toss for the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) match against Shinepukur Cricket Club at BKSP.
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* Shortly after the match began, Tamim complained of chest pain.
* He left the field and was driven in his personal car to KPJ Specialised Hospital, Savar (also known as Fazilatunnesa Hospital).
* An ECG and initial treatment were conducted there. Doctors recommended that he stay under observation.
Late morning (around 11:30 am – 12:00 pm)
* Tamim insisted he was fine and expressed a desire to return to Dhaka by helicopter.
* A helicopter was arranged to land at BKSP Field No. 1 and the athletics field.
* Tamim returned to BKSP, but his condition worsened significantly. He lost consciousness, had no pulse, and was foaming at the mouth.
* Immediate chest compressions were started by trainer Dalim and others.
Early afternoon (around 12:30 pm)
* An emergency decision was made to take Tamim back to KPJ Hospital instead of flying him to Dhaka.
* He was admitted to the emergency room and then transferred to the Cath lab (Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory).
Afternoon
* An angiogram revealed two coronary artery blockages.
* One artery was 100% blocked.
* Another was partially blocked.
* A stenting (angioplasty) procedure was successfully performed to remove the blockage.
Later in the day
* Tamim was shifted to the CCU (Coronary Care Unit) at KPJ Hospital.
* Dr Rajib Hasan, media director of the hospital, confirmed: "By the grace of Allah, the stenting was really smooth and efficient. The block has been completely removed… but he is still in critical condition."
* Dr Moniruzzaman Maruf, the operating cardiologist, reported that Tamim regained consciousness around noon and spoke with family members, but would remain under 48-hour observation.
* The BCB President, top board officials, and family members (brother Nafees Iqbal and mother) rushed to the hospital.
Quotes
* Debabrata Paul (Match referee): "I have been working with cricketers for a long time… an incident like today has never happened in my entire career. Tamim was not even conscious. Dalim was pressing on his chest, foam was coming out of his mouth, there was no pulse."
* Dr Rajib Hasan (KPJ Hospital): "He had a heart attack. An angiogram, angioplasty, and stenting were done. The stenting was smooth and efficient. But he's still under observation."
* Dr Moniruzzaman Maruf (Cardiologist): "Tamim has regained consciousness and spoken with his family. He is stable but under 48-hour critical observation."
Medical Summary
* Diagnosis: Heart attack (Myocardial Infarction)
* Treatment: ECG and emergency stabilisation
* Findings: Angiogram showed major artery blockage
* Procedure: Angioplasty and stent placement completed successfully
* Condition: Stable but under CCU observation
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