Alal apologises, retracts comment on PM
BNP joint secretary general Syed
Moazzem Hossain Alal, now receiving treatment in India, on Tuesday apologised
for his indecent 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 the Apollo Hospital in Chennai, India 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 my comments that I made in the past caused huge
controversies.”
In his 49-year political career, the
BNP leader said, he did not intentionally hurt the dignity, feelings and
beliefs of anyone. “But, as a human being, I’m not above
mistakes.”
“So, I
apologise 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 Ac
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 criticised Alal for the disparaging comments and
said he must offer a public apology.