Wednesday, 12th August 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 15th March 2026, 9:18 AM
Mirza Abbas, senior adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and member of parliament for Dhaka-8, has been flown to Singapore for advanced medical treatment.
The specially equipped air ambulance departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 11:25 am on Sunday. Abbas was accompanied by his wife, Afroza Abbas, their eldest son, Mirza Yasir Abbas, and a personal physician. The confirmation came from his personal secretary, Mizanur Rahman Sohel.
Earlier that morning, at 9:10 am, the air ambulance had arrived in Dhaka to prepare for the critical transfer.
Abbas, a member of the BNP’s standing committee, fell seriously ill last Wednesday evening, losing consciousness. He was immediately admitted to Evercare Hospital in Bashundhara, where a medical board was formed to oversee his treatment. He subsequently underwent two brain surgeries.
On Saturday morning, a CT scan of Abbas’s brain was conducted. According to Rafiqul Islam, BNP’s health affairs secretary, the results were reported as favourable.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has closely monitored Abbas’s condition throughout this period. He personally visited Evercare Hospital on Friday afternoon to check on the senior BNP leader.
| Date | Time (Local) | Event Description | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Mar 12 | Evening | Mirza Abbas falls ill; loses consciousness | Evercare Hospital, Dhaka | Immediate hospitalisation |
| Thu, Mar 13 | Morning | Medical board formed; two brain surgeries | Evercare Hospital, Dhaka | Surgeries performed successfully |
| Sat, Mar 14 | Morning | CT scan conducted; results positive | Evercare Hospital, Dhaka | Reported as favourable |
| Sun, Mar 15 | 09:10 | Air ambulance arrives in Dhaka | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | Prepares for transfer |
| Sun, Mar 15 | 11:25 | Air ambulance departs for Singapore | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | Accompanied by family and personal physician |
The transfer to Singapore is intended to provide Abbas with access to advanced neurological care that is currently unavailable in Bangladesh. Authorities and family members have expressed hope for his continued recovery.
Abbas’s condition has drawn significant attention across political circles, and his treatment is being closely followed by BNP officials and supporters alike.
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