On her way to Bangkok for medical treatment, veteran actress and former Member of Parliament Suborna Mustafa was prevented from leaving Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport this morning, Saturday. A family source close to Suborna Mustafa confirmed the information to Prothom Alo.

According to the reliable source, Suborna Mustafa was accompanied by her husband, playwright and filmmaker Badrul Anam Saud. Upon arriving at the airport, the couple completed check-in and immigration formalities. They were waiting in the lounge to board their flight when, just five minutes before boarding, an immigration police officer approached them. The officer informed them that Suborna Mustafa was under observation by the National Security Intelligence (NSI) and, as a result, she would not be allowed to leave the country.

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A close associate of Suborna and Saud mentioned that the couple felt embarrassed when the police informed them of the decision. The source asserted that Suborna was travelling to Bangkok solely for medical purposes and had an appointment scheduled with her doctor on December 3.

Suborna Mustafa has been actively involved in Awami League politics for many years. She served as a Member of Parliament representing a reserved women's seat, nominated by the Awami League. She held the position from 2019 to 2024.