China to build three hospitals in Bangladesh, bolstering health sector
China to invest in construction of new hospitals in Bangladesh, including a 1,000-bed specialized hospital
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh’s healthcare system is set for a significant upgrade with China’s commitment to invest in the construction of three major hospitals across the country.
The new facilities will include a 1,000-bed specialized hospital in Nilphamari, a general hospital in Chattogram, and a 100-bed rehabilitation center in Dhamrai, located on the outskirts of Dhaka.
Dr. Md Abu Jafor, Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services, announced the development during a press briefing on April 13.
He revealed that the Nilphamari hospital will be built near the Teesta Project, with a 16-acre site already chosen next to Nilphamari Medical College.
In Chattogram, feasibility studies are underway for a 500-700-bed general hospital in South Karnaphuli, a region experiencing rapid development.
The rehabilitation center in Dhamrai will focus on treating individuals with disabilities, further expanding healthcare access in the capital region.
The Nilphamari hospital, in particular, will serve as a symbolic gift from China to Bangladesh to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
This initiative strengthens the bilateral relationship, with a clear emphasis on improving Bangladesh’s healthcare infrastructure.
“The Chinese government has expressed significant interest in contributing to our health sector,” Dr. Jafor explained. “However, discussions remain at an early stage, with final decisions on investment criteria and workforce training yet to be determined.”
China’s collaboration with Bangladesh extends beyond hospital construction. A robotic physiotherapy center will also be established at Bangladesh Medical University (formerly BSMMU) with Chinese assistance, enhancing medical technology and treatment options in the country.
Additionally, the government of Bangladesh is making efforts to treat 60 individuals who were injured during the July uprising, sending them abroad for advanced medical care.
The patients will be sent to countries like Singapore, Turkey, and Pakistan for specialized treatment.
Health Adviser Noorjahan Begum explained that some of the patients would receive care in Pakistan, where hospitals are recognized for their expertise in treating landmine injuries.
As part of this ongoing collaboration, 26 foreign doctors from China, the U.K., the U.S., and France have already arrived in Bangladesh to support local efforts in treating the injured.
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