Several hospital authorities of China at an event in Dhaka on Friday expressed their interest to establish multiple permanent hospitals in Bangladesh as part of a broader initiative to launch a new era of integrated, high-tech and sustainable healthcare collaboration between the two countries.
They announced the interest at the inauguration ceremony of the event titled Ni Hao! China-Bangladesh Health and Medical Development Expo 2025 at a hotel in Banani.
Chinese ambassador Yao Wen said that they wanted to help create a sustainable, humane and technology-driven healthcare system in Bangladesh.
鈥極ur experience during the Milestone plane crash support mission has deepened our bond, and we are eager to take the next step together,鈥� he added.
He also said that both the Chinese government and private hospitals were enthusiastic about participating in hospital construction in Bangladesh, dispatching Chinese medical professionals, facilitating patient referrals and conducting medical training for Bangladeshi doctors.
China, known globally for its advancements in modern medical technology and high-quality healthcare services, is ready to share its expertise to help Bangladesh transform its healthcare landscape, he added.
The Belt and Road Healthcare Centre in Bangladesh with assistance from the Chinese Bangladesh Alumnae Association of Bangladesh, the China-Bangladesh Postgraduate Doctors鈥� Alumnae Association and Amra Nari organised the exhibition.
The Belt and Road Healthcare Centre is a global initiative headquartered in China that connects patients with the country鈥檚 advanced healthcare system, while promoting Chinese medical technology.
According to them, more than 12 top-tier Chinese hospitals sent representatives to the expo, expressing strong interest in investing in Bangladesh鈥檚 healthcare sector.
The event offered facilities such as direct invitation for treatment from reputed Chinese hospitals, on-the-spot visa support and guidance for travel arrangements to China and complete assistance for patients, including airport transfers and interpreter services in China.聽
Chinese hospitals, including Boao Yiling Hospital, Fosun Health, Shenzhen Hengsheng Hospital, Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital, Guangzhou Fosun Chancheng Hospital, Guangzhou Shengmei Hospital, Guangzhou Fuda Cancer Hospital, Kunming Tongren Hospital, Modern Cancer Hospital and Xing Mei Hospital in聽Guangzhou, participated in the event.
The delegations from the various hospitals stated that they were preparing to send specialised doctors to Bangladesh, to offer advanced training programmes for Bangladeshi physicians in China and to introduce cutting-edge technologies, including robotic surgery and prosthetics.
These efforts aimed to bring transformative changes to the country鈥檚 healthcare standards, said the hospital delegates.
Health adviser Nurjahan Begum highlighted China鈥檚 humanitarian support.
She also said that during the Milestone plane crash, China extended tremendous assistance. 鈥楳oreover, during the July uprising, many people lost eyes, limbs and China provided robotic prosthetics that helped victims reclaim their lives.鈥�
She also noted that a 1,000-bed hospital will be built in Rangpur with the fund from the Chinese government, along with training for doctors, nurses and technicians. 鈥業n addition, a memorandum of understanding has been signed to establish a rehabilitation centre for July victims.鈥�
Korban Ali, chairman of Belt and Road Healthcare Centre, said, 鈥楾his health bridge with China is not just about services; it鈥檚 about building capabilities and ushering Bangladesh into an era of medical innovation.鈥�
Maruf Molla, CEO of the organisation, stated that they viewed this as the beginning of a long-term, strategic international healthcare collaboration and investment.
The organisers said that it would ease access to world-class treatment in China for Bangladeshi patients.
Officials from the health ministry, health directorates and various medical institutions were also present at the event.
