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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 13th August 2025, 3:17 PM
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Secretary General of the BNP, is travelling to Bangkok, Thailand for eye treatment. Accompanying him is his wife, Rahat Ara Begum.
He departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka, at around 11:15 am on Wednesday, 13 July.
Purpose of the Visit
According to Shayrul Kabir Khan, a member of the BNP media cell, Fakhrul is visiting Rutnin Eye Hospital in Bangkok for a follow-up consultation, as advised by his doctors. Previously, on 14 May, he underwent retina surgery at the same hospital.
Pre-Departure Meeting
Prior to his departure, on Tuesday night, Fakhrul met with BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at her residence, Firoza, in Gulshan, Dhaka.
| Person | Role | Occasion |
| Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir | BNP Secretary General | Traveling for follow-up eye treatment |
| Rahat Ara Begum | Wife of Fakhrul | Accompanying him to Bangkok |
| Khaleda Zia | BNP Chairperson, former PM | Meeting with Fakhrul before his departure |
| Shayrul Kabir Khan | BNP Media Cell Member | Provided information about the visit |
| Rutnin Eye Hospital, Bangkok | Medical Facility | Follow-up consultation and previous retina surgery |
This visit underscores the continuation of Fakhrul’s post-operative care and adherence to medical advice following his retina surgery earlier in May.
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