Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum urged Chinese medical equipment firms to invest in Bangladesh, citing reforms and a China-funded 1,000-bed hospital in Rangpur.Photo : PID

DHAKA, Aug 8, 2025 (BSS) - Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan Begum 
today urged Chinese medical equipment manufacturers to invest in Bangladesh, 
citing the interim government's ongoing reforms to improve the investment 
climate.

"We are steadfast in implementing reforms, improving the investment climate, 
simplifying the regulatory framework, and ensuring a conducive environment 
for business activities. Chinese medicine equipment producing companies can 
take the opportunity and invest here," she said.

Belt & Road Healthcare Center organised the daylong event "China-Bangladesh 
Health & Medical Advancement Expo" at Hotel Sarina in the city's Banani area. 
Nurjahan Begum addressed its inaugural session as the chief guest. 

Expressing gratitude to China for its support in Bangladesh's medical sector, 
she said the country remained committed to deepening bilateral ties. She 
recalled Beijing's prompt assistance during recent emergencies, including 
sending a medical team after the Milestone School and College training plane 
crash and aiding the injured during last year's anti-discrimination student 
movement.

She also noted that a 1,000-bed hospital will be built in Rangpur with 
Chinese government funding, along with training for doctors, nurses, and 
technicians. In addition, a MoU has been signed to establish a rehabilitation 
center for July fighters.

Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen, health officials, medical experts, and visitors 
attended the function. Over 10 leading Chinese hospitals participated, 
offering services such as on-site and online consultations, visa processing, 
translation assistance, and airport pickup to facilitate advanced treatment 
for Bangladeshi patients.