China is planning to build three new hospitals in
Bangladesh
These hospitals will be in Nilphamari, Chattogram, and Dhaka. This news was shared by Dr. Abu Jafar, the Director General of the Health Department, during a press briefing in Dhaka on Sunday, April 13.
A Large Specialized Hospital in Nilphamari
A 1,000-bed specialized hospital will be built near the Teesta Project in Nilphamari. For this hospital, the government has selected about 16 acres of land near Nilphamari Medical College. This hospital will provide advanced treatment facilities for people in the northern region of the country.
General Hospital in Chattogram
China will also help in setting up a general hospital in Chattogram, in the South Karnaphuli area. The hospital will have 500 to 700 beds. A feasibility study will be done first to plan how to build it properly.
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Rehabilitation Hospital in Dhaka
The third hospital will be a rehabilitation facility for injured and disadvantaged people. It will be constructed in Dhamrai, on the outskirts of Dhaka. This hospital will feature 100 beds and will provide rehabilitation and other treatments to individuals who have sustained injuries.
China’s Gift to Celebrate 50 Years of Friendship
Health Advisor Nurjahan Begum said that the specialized hospital in Nilphamari is a gift from China to the people of Bangladesh. This gift is to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. She also shared that a robotic physiotherapy center will be set up at Bangladesh Medical University (formerly BSMMU) with Chinese help.
More Injured to be Sent Abroad
Now, 60 more injured people will be sent abroad for treatment:
- 8 to Singapore and Bangkok
- 21 to Turkey
- 31 to Pakistan
Some people asked why patients are being sent to Pakistan. The health advisor explained that British doctors said Pakistan has special hospitals for landmine injuries, so some patients are going there.
Foreign Doctors Helping in Bangladesh
Doctors from China, the UK, the US, and France have already come to Bangladesh to treat the injured. 26 specialist doctors from these countries have helped so far.
Huge Number of Victims from the Uprising
The government has made a list of victims. According to the list:
- More than 864 people died
- Over 14,000 people were injured
- 70% were ordinary workers or citizens
- 25% were students
Many of the injured have serious problems:
- 21 people lost both eyes and became blind
- About 450 people lost one eye
- 4 patients with brain and spinal injuries were flown abroad by air ambulance
One patient, named Baset Khan Musa, needed treatment costing over 6.5 crore taka.
Government Support for the Victims
The government has promised strong support for the victims:
- All “July fighters” will get free treatment for life at any hospital in the country by showing their health card
- Families of those who died will get 30 lakh takas from the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs
- Extra help will also be given through the “July Foundation”
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A Symbol of Long-Standing Friendship
This generous gift from China reflects a growing commitment to humanitarian cooperation between the two nations. While Bangladesh and China have long partnered on major infrastructure and development projects, this gesture focuses directly on the welfare of people.
The contribution is more than just physical aid—it is a symbol of friendship, compassion, and shared progress built over 50 years of diplomatic relations. For many in Bangladesh, especially in remote and underserved areas, this gift promises real change and improved access to quality healthcare.
Health experts and policy analysts believe that this kind of support could open the door for more global partnerships in the healthcare sector.
Source: TBS
