Initiative to establish National University Medical City in collaboration with the US

An initiative has been taken to establish a 'National University Medical City' in Bangladesh in collaboration with Brookdale University Hospital located in Brooklyn, New York, USA. For this purpose, the director of the hospital, Dr. Mujibur R. Majumder, met with the Vice Chancellor of the National University, Professor Dr. ASM Amanullah. The bilateral meeting was held at Brookdale University Hospital in New York on Wednesday (November 11). 

The meeting discussed the possibility of establishing international-standard modern hospitals, medical colleges and nursing educational institutions in Bangladesh and utilizing the experience of the United States in this regard, and decided to take new initiatives.

Under the proposed medical city, there is a plan to provide modern medical education and nursing training to produce doctors and skilled nurses in addition to advanced medical services. Dr. Mujibur R. Majumder outlined the initial plan to develop the project as an integrated healthcare and educational institution.

 Before the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor of the National University visited various departments and medical services of Brookdale University Hospital. During this time, he got an idea about the modern medical infrastructure, technological facilities, medical service management and institutional management of the hospital. Discussions were also held on the modernization of Bangladesh's healthcare sector, use of advanced medical technology and utilization of US experience to ensure international standard medical education.

Professor Dr. ASM Amanullah and Dr. Mujibur R. Majumder expressed their interest in working together on the basis of mutual cooperation in the implementation of the proposed project. They also discussed the presentation of the project plan to the Prime Minister's Office and obtaining the necessary cooperation and support from the government for its implementation.

Dr. Mujibur R. Majumder is the founding president of BNP USA and former foreign affairs advisor to the BNP Chairperson. The concerned persons believe that if the experience of US healthcare management, modern medical technology and medical education can be utilized, new possibilities can be created in the health sector of Bangladesh. Mohammad Karim Chowdhury, President of ASAAL and National University USA representative, was also present during the visit. Also present was US BNP leader Motahar Hossain, who works as an accountant and tax consultant in the health sector in New York City and the state.