, May 20 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas on Wednesday said he is recovering gradually while undergoing treatment at a specialised hospital in Malaysia and sought prayers from the country's people for his speedy recovery.

Speaking to journalists over an audio call from Malaysia in the afternoon, the senior BNP leader said he is still under treatment and receiving regular therapy.

"I am doing well. I am still under treatment and taking therapy," he said when asked about his physical condition.

Requesting prayers from the country's people, Mirza Abbas said, "Please ask the people of the country to pray for me. I seek prayers from everyone. I am grateful to Almighty Allah. He is great."

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