Private hospital owners’ association inaugurates new committee
The newly elected committee of the Bangladesh Private Hospital, Clinic, and Diagnostic Owners Association (BPHCDOA) was officially inaugurated today at the Shaheed Abu Sayeed International Convention Centre in Dhaka, marking a renewed commitment to elevating Bangladesh's private healthcare sector.
The inauguration coincided with the Association's Annual General Meeting, underscoring the association's central role in driving reform.
The programme began with the hoisting of the national and organisational flags, followed by a minute's silence in memory of the martyrs of the Liberation War and the victims of the July 2024 Mass Uprising.
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Dr Asif Nazrul, Adviser to the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, attended as Chief Guest. He expressed confidence in Bangladesh's healthcare system, noting, "I have never sought treatment abroad because I am confident in our healthcare professionals. It is crucial to ensure the safety of service providers and hospital owners to prevent unfair targeting in times of crisis. Our goal should be to build a healthcare system where people come to Bangladesh for treatment—not leave the country."
Special Guest Professor Dr Sayedur Rahman, Special Assistant to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, stated that more than 10,000 patients are currently receiving treatment on the floors and corridors of government hospitals. He emphasised the growing role of private hospitals in alleviating this burden, while highlighting upcoming reforms aimed at ensuring equitable access and improved services.
In his welcome address, Association Secretary Dr A M Shamim presented reform proposals, including the establishment of a national digital data center, regular training workshops for healthcare providers, and internal audit teams to evaluate service quality. He also called for stronger government measures to ensure the safety and dignity of private hospital owners.
Association President Dr Mosaddeque Hossain Biswas Dumbell, who presided over the event, reaffirmed the Association's central mission: "Our vision is to modernise and unify the private healthcare sector to ensure quality, affordable, and accessible services for all." He highlighted the Association's growth to 2,600 members, with a target of 15,000 by 2026, to amplify its impact.
The day-long event featured workshops on health safety, fire prevention, environmental and waste management, and labour laws, along with a cultural segment and a healthcare exhibition.
