President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has stated that world-class medical facilities are available in the country, adding that the trend of patients going abroad for treatment will decrease further if the quality of healthcare services is enhanced.

He made these remarks on Sunday (October 11) when a seven-member delegation led by Prof. Dr. Md. Shahinul Alam, President of the Hepatology Society Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Chairman of the Department of Hepatology at Bangladesh Medical University, paid a courtesy call on the President at Bangabhaban.

The President’s Press Secretary, Md. Sarwar Alam, confirmed the details of the meeting.

The President emphasized that professionals should perform their duties remaining above political affiliations so that they can serve the public more effectively.

During the meeting, Prof. Dr. Md. Shahinul Alam briefed the President that liver transplant procedures are now being performed locally in the country. He noted with concern that the number of fatty liver patients in Bangladesh is rising at an alarming rate due to diabetes, dietary habits, and lifestyle changes. He added that the incidence of Hepatitis-B is also on the rise.

Furthermore, Prof. Shahinul Alam formally invited the President to attend the upcoming Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL) conference as the chief guest.

The President accepted the invitation and assured them of his presence at the event.

The President’s Military Secretary, Secretaries, and specialist liver doctors representing the Hepatology Society Dhaka, Bangladesh, were present during the meeting.