The Square Group is set to launch ‘Chhappanno Hazar Square Mile Jure’, a countrywide mobile healthcare initiative, commemorating the birth centenary of its founder, Samson H Chowdhury.
The official ceremony will take place at the St Mary’s Cathedral at Kakrail in Dhaka today, said a press release on Wednesday.
The initiative will be officially inaugurated by Samson H Chowdhury’s sons and daughter, Samuel S Chowdhury, chairman; Ratna Patra, vice-chairman; Tapan Chowdhury, managing director; Anjan Chowdhury, director of Square GROUP and family.Â
This initiative is dedicated to delivering essential healthcare services across 56,000 square miles throughout Bangladesh, reaching remote and underserved communities through mobile clinics and telemedicine.
It will provide primary healthcare for the elderly, maternal and childcare services, basic diagnosis and treatment and free medication for common diseases.    Â
Tapan Chowdhury said, ‘At Square, we believe healthcare is a basic right, not a privilege. Through Square Mobile Healthcare, we aim to bridge the gap in medical access by bringing doctors, essential medicines, and diagnostic services directly to people’s doorsteps. This initiative reflects our commitment to building a healthier nation by caring for the most vulnerable communities.’Â
He further emphasised that the Mobile Healthcare Service would work in close collaboration with local health authorities and community leaders to ensure effective service delivery and long-term sustainability. ‘This is solely a voluntary non-profit move.’
