MADARIPUR. July 6: State Minister for Planning. Science and Technology Dr Muhiuddtn Khan Alamgir Injured in a road accident today, reports BSS.

The accident occurred when the Jeep he was riding on skidded off the road due to heavy shower and collided wltn a tree near the Mustafapur Textile Mills, eight kilometres from Madailpur town, on wiy to Barisal town, police and hospital sources said.

The driver of the Pajero jeep Muhammad Babul Hossain and securityman Molnul Hossain were also Injured in the mishap. They were given first aid In Madaripur General Hospital. doctors said.

The state minister left the hospital for Barisal after taking three hours' rest and necessary care, they said.

Meanwhile, sources in the Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barisal said, "Dr Alamgir has been admitted Into the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital" adding "he (Alamgir) received minor head and leg injuries from the accident."

The state minister Is likely to leave Barisal for capital Dhaka tomorrow after thorough check-up. they added.