Dhaka, Mar 14 (V7N) — Actress and former parliamentary candidate Meghna Alam has made a controversial statement on social media regarding the recent illness of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas, alleging that “irresponsible remarks” by a political leader significantly contributed to the deterioration of his health.

In a post published on her verified Facebook page on Friday night (Mar 13), Meghna Alam claimed that around 80 percent of the responsibility for any worsening of Mirza Abbas’s condition or any unexpected outcome should be attributed to the “uncontrolled and offensive remarks” made by National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Patwari.

Reflecting on her personal experience with the veteran BNP leader, Meghna Alam praised Mirza Abbas’s personality and respectful behavior. She recalled that during the last parliamentary election campaign, when she approached him with her campaign leaflet, he stood up from his chair to receive it despite being a senior political figure.

She wrote that this gesture of courtesy deeply impressed her, particularly because she was a new and younger candidate and also a woman in politics.

Meghna Alam further revealed that Mirza Abbas had once told her that more than 200 cases had been filed against him over the years. At the time, she said she encouraged him not to lose hope, noting that well-known political figures often face politically motivated cases and harassment.

The actress also criticized a recent comment made by another BNP leader that involved Mirza Abbas’s son. She described the remark as highly insensitive, stating that bringing a person’s child into political criticism can cause serious emotional distress.

“Children are an extremely sensitive matter for any parent. Such statements can create significant psychological pressure,” she wrote in the post.

At the end of her message, Meghna Alam prayed for the quick recovery of Mirza Abbas. However, she reiterated that if any serious harm happens to him, she believes the primary cause would be the “unrestrained and distasteful remarks” made by Patwari.

Mirza Abbas was admitted to Evercare Hospital in the capital on Wednesday after suddenly falling ill. On Friday, doctors performed an emergency brain surgery on the senior BNP leader. Hospital authorities have not yet released detailed information about his current condition.

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