President for ensuring world class healthcare in BD

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir toon Tuesday called for ensuring world-class healthcare services, modern technology, skilled specialist doctors and a patient-friendly environment within the country.

“Many patients from Bangladesh are compelled to go abroad for advanced treatment. Besides limitations in specialized treatment, modern technology and expertise, the quality of services and the issue of trust are also responsible for this trend, causing loss of a huge amount of money every year,” he said.

“To reduce this trend, it is necessary to ensure world-class healthcare services, modern technology, skilled specialist doctors and a patient-friendly environment in the country,” he added.

 The President made the remarks while inaugurating “Bangladesh Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (BSCRS) Congress- 2026” at the Shaheed Abu Sayeed International Convention Centre in the capital.

The two-day international conference is being organized under the theme “Colorectal Surgery: Global Innovation, Local Impact”, with dignitaries and experts from home and abroad as participants and speakers.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam said, “A modern, affordable and people-friendly healthcare system must be developed in the country by improving the quality of healthcare services, recruiting skilled manpower, using modern technology and ensuring accountability.”

Highlighting the importance of sympathy and compassion in medical services, the President said medical care is not merely a profession but a noble responsibility associated with human life, dignity and hope. “Humane behaviour towards patients, explaining medical issues to patients and their relatives in simple language, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and ensuring special compassion for poor patients are very essential,” he said.

In this context, he further called on all to work together so that no one is deprived of necessary treatment due to financial hardship.�"BSS