Dhaka, May 6 -- Mirza Abbas, the prime minister's political advisor and a senior BNP leader undergoing treatment at a hospital in Malaysia, is now "feeling much better," says his wife.

On Wednesday night, Afroza Abbas said: "[His] condition is much better now. He is feeling much better.

"His physical condition has improved. He is being given therapy every day."

Afroza requested Bangladeshis living at home and abroad to pray for his speedy recovery.

On her Facebook account, Afroza posted two photos showing the former minister sitting on a wheelchair, flanked by family members including herself.

Afroza said: "This photo was taken [Wednesday]."

BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas was first admitted to Evercare Hospital in Dhaka o...