Alal apologizes, retracts comments on PM

BNP Joint Secretary General Syed Moazzem Hossain Alal today apologized for his remarks on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

In a statement, he also withdrew the controversial and offensive comments that went viral on social media recently. BNP chairperson’s media wing member Sayrul Kabir Khan sent the statement to the media.

Sayrul said Alal is now undergoing treatment at Apollo Hospital in Chennai for his kidney complications.

In the statement, Alal said “As I’ve had a serious surgery, my family has kept me away from all the bad news. Even though I came to know late that the comments I made in the past has caused huge controversies.”

The BNP leader said, he did not intentionally hurt the dignity, feelings or beliefs of anyone. “But, as a human being, I’m not above mistakes.”

“So I apologize to all those who’ve been hurt by my careless comments. At the same time, I'm withdrawing the comments,” Alal said.

On Sunday, Khulna District Lawyers’ Association President Saiful Islam filed a case against Alal under the Digital Security Act for his derogatory remarks on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

According to the case statement, Alal made disparaging remarks on Sheikh Hasina and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a discussion on October 1.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader also recently criticized Alal for the disparaging comments and said he must offer a public apology.

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