National University plans a 'Medical City' with a hospital, medical college and nursing institute; preliminary talks held in New York
The National University wants to build an international-standard hospital, a medical college and a nursing education institution.
If support from the United States is secured, the university plans to establish a 'National University Medical City', the university authorities have said.
Preliminary discussions have been held on implementing the initiative in cooperation with Brookdale University Hospital in New York, and the university says work is under way to give the initiative a final shape.
The matter was discussed at a meeting at Brookdale University Hospital in New York last Wednesday (11 November) between National University vice-chancellor Professor Dr ASM Amanullah and the hospital's director, Dr Mujibur R Majumdar.
The information was disclosed in a press release sent by the National University's public relations department on Saturday (14 November).
The meeting discussed the possibility of establishing an international-standard hospital, a medical college and a nursing institution in Bangladesh.
It also decided, according to the release, to take up a new initiative drawing on the United States' experience in healthcare, modern technology and medical education.
The proposed Medical City would provide advanced healthcare alongside arrangements to train doctors and skilled nurses, with opportunities for modern medical education and nursing training.
Dr Mujibur R Majumdar presented the preliminary plan to develop the project as an integrated healthcare and education institution.
Before the meeting, the National University vice-chancellor visited various departments and healthcare activities of Brookdale University Hospital, where he was briefed on its medical infrastructure, use of modern technology and institutional management.
Professor Dr ASM Amanullah and Dr Mujibur R Majumdar expressed interest in working jointly to implement the proposed project.
The meeting also discussed presenting the project plan to the Prime Minister's Office and obtaining the government's necessary cooperation and support for implementation.
Present during the visit were ASAAL president and the National University's US representative Mohammad Karim Chowdhury, as well as US BNP leader Motahar Hossain, an accountant and tax consultant working in the health sector in New York City and State.
Dr Mujibur R Majumdar is the founding president of US BNP and a former foreign affairs adviser to the BNP chairperson.
