PM Tarique unveils plaque of 500-bed Jashore Medical College Hospital building

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today (27 April) unveiled the foundation plaque of a 500-bed Jashore Medical College Hospital building, reiterating his government's commitment to improving access to healthcare services.

He unveiled the plaque at Harinar Beel in the Chachra area of the district town in the afternoon.

The building is being constructed jointly by the ministries of Health and Family Welfare and Housing and Public Works.

Speaking on the occasion, the prime minister said his government aims to ensure that healthcare services reach people as quickly as possible.

"Our goal is to deliver healthcare services to people promptly and keep them away from illness. We want to build a more aware and conscious nation," he said.

Stressing the importance of public health, he added, "If we want to move forward as a nation, a healthy population is essential. Without it, we will fall behind. With that goal, the current BNP government is working."

He urged people to cooperate with the government in implementing its plans to improve healthcare services.

"If you cooperate with the government, it will be easier for us to carry forward these initiatives and deliver healthcare services to people's doorsteps," he said.

The prime minister also expressed hope that the government would be able to ensure quick and accessible healthcare services for all.

BNP Vice-Chairman and late party leader Tariqul Islam's wife Prof Nargis Begum, Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain, Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee, State Minister Forhad Hossain Azad, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit, and State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Mir Shahe Alam were present.