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BSMMU-ANNIVERSARY-TOMORROW
22nd University Day of BSMMU tomorrow
DHAKA, April 29, 2019 (BSS) – The country’s leading institution of
medical education and research Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
(BSMMU) will celebrate its founding anniversary and 22nd University Day here
tomorrow in a befitting manner.
The university has chalked out elaborate programmes including hoisting
of national and university flags in the morning, placing of wreaths at the
portrait of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, releasing
of balloons and pigeons and bringing out a colorful procession and holding
discussion and cultural programmes.
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today issued
separate messages ahead of the day expressing their hope that the country’s
leading medical university BSMMU will play more significant role to flourish
education and research in medical science to contribute to further
development of health sector.
They greeted all teachers, physicians, nurses, officials and employees
marking the day.
The President, in his message, said since the inception of BSMMU, it has
been playing a unique role in the field of higher research on medical science
and providing healthcare.
Abdul Hamid said because of its vast contribution to education, research and
treatment, the fame of the university drew the attention in the international
arena surpassing the national boundary.
He called upon the physicians to play more sincere and responsible role
to build Bangladesh a happy and prosperous country to materialize the dream
of Bangabandhu.
The Prime Minister, in her message, said the greatest Bangalee of all
time Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had put much
emphasis on health sector to reform the war-torn newly independent
Bangladesh.
Premier Hasina said the incumbent government has appointed Vice
Chancellor for the establishment of three medical universities in Rajshahi,
Chattogram and Sylhet in order to expand world-class healthcare and necessary
research activities.
“We have approved the 1000-bed project titled ‘Establishment of Multi-
disciplinary Super-specialized Hospital.” she said.
The present government has formulated a people-oriented health policy and
is implementing this policy, she said, adding that Hospital beds, number of
general hospitals and specialized hospitals have been increased in comparison
to past years.
She said around 18,000 community clinics and union health centers are
engaged in providing health care to the rural population. The present
government has established new medical colleges, dental colleges, nursing
colleges, nursing institutes, medical assistant training schools and health
technology institutes across the country, she added.
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