Dhaka:Prime Minister's Political Adviser and BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas has spoken about his recent medical treatment abroad following a stroke. He clarified that he did not go abroad by choice but was sent for treatment after losing consciousness for nearly a month and a half.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Abbas made these remarks during a discussion marking National Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Day 2026 at the conference hall of the Super Specialised Hospital of Bangladesh Medical University (BMU). He expressed pride in the quality of medical services available in Bangladesh and emphasized the competence of local doctors.
Abbas noted that despite receiving treatment abroad, he believes Bangladeshi doctors are on par with their international counterparts. He advocated for improvements in Bangladesh's medical education and research facilities to produce more skilled doctors. Additionally, he highlighted the challenges posed by a large population and limited space for hospitals and medical education in Bangladesh.
Addressing the issue of political influence, Abbas urged that doctors should not be subjected to political pressures and should be allowed to practice their profession without interference. He emphasized the need for the government to ensure that doctors are not discriminated against due to political affiliations.
Abbas also acknowledged a lack of public confidence in domestic healthcare, which leads many Bangladeshis to seek treatment abroad. He called for increased public awareness about the quality of local medical treatment and suggested that regular programmes and discussions involving senior doctors could help build confidence in Bangladesh's healthcare services.