Mirza Abbas, Member of Parliament for Dhaka–8 and political advisor to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has been airlifted to Singapore for specialised medical treatment following a sudden and severe health crisis.
On Sunday at 11:25 AM, an air ambulance carrying Mr Abbas departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Accompanying him were his wife, Afroza Abbas, their eldest son, Mirza Yasir Abbas, and a personal physician. His personal secretary, Mizanur Rahman Sohel, confirmed the details.
The air ambulance had arrived in Dhaka earlier at 9:10 AM, specifically prepared to transport Mr Abbas for urgent care abroad.
Mr Abbas fell critically ill on Wednesday evening and lost consciousness suddenly. He was admitted to Evercare Hospital in Bashundhara that same night, where a medical board was immediately convened to oversee his treatment. During his hospitalisation, he underwent two brain surgeries. A CT scan conducted on Saturday morning reportedly showed positive and stable results, according to BNP’s health secretary, Rafiqul Islam.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been closely monitoring Mr Abbas’s condition. He personally visited Evercare Hospital on Friday afternoon to check on his well-being.
Key details of Mr Abbas’s medical situation and accompanying family members are summarised below:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Patient | Mirza Abbas |
| Age | Approximately 67 years |
| Position | MP, Political Advisor to Prime Minister |
| Admitting Hospital | Evercare Hospital, Bashundhara |
| Surgeries | Two brain operations |
| Scan Result | Positive, stable |
| Companions | Wife Afroza Abbas, son Mirza Yasir Abbas, personal physician |
| Departure Time | 11:25 AM, Sunday |
| Departure Location | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka |
| Destination | Singapore (advanced medical care) |
Mr Abbas is a longstanding member of the BNP’s Standing Committee and has played a pivotal role in the party’s internal leadership for many years. His transfer abroad has elicited a mixture of concern and support within political circles. Medical experts have indicated that treatment in Singapore offers the best opportunity for a rapid recovery.
Political analysts and social observers are closely following the developments, with leaders both within Bangladesh and overseas monitoring his health updates. Medical professionals involved in his care are hopeful that the advanced treatment will stabilise his condition further and enable him to return to normal life promptly.