Dhaka, May 18 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas along with his wife Afroza Abbas went to Singapore on Sunday morning for medical treatment.

They departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on a flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, said BNP Health Affairs Secretary Dr Rafiqul Islam.

"They both have been facing various health complications for some days. For a thorough health check-up, they have gone to Singapore," he said.

Rafiqul said the couple will consult specialists in diabetes, orthopaedics, and neuro medicine at Mount Elizabeth Hospital.

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He said appointments with doctors at the hospital have already been scheduled.

Dr Rafiqul also said Mirza ...