Dhaka:BNP Standing Committee member and Prime Minister's Political Adviser Mirza Abbas returned to Bangladesh last night following a month-long follow-up treatment in Malaysia.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Abbas, who is also a lawmaker representing the Dhaka-8 constituency, arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Wednesday, as confirmed by his personal secretary Mizanur Rahman. His wife Afroza Abbas and son Mirza Yasir Abbas accompanied him during this time.
Mirza Abbas had previously undergone treatment for five months in Singapore and Malaysia before returning to Bangladesh on September 2. He subsequently traveled to Malaysia for follow-up treatment on September 16. His health has reportedly improved following this recent medical care.
The initial health issues began when Abbas suddenly fell ill during an Iftar event on March 11. He underwent brain surgery at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka and was then transferred to Singapore by air ambulance on March 15. After a month and a half, he was moved to Prince Court Hospital in Malaysia for advanced treatment.