As part of its ongoing initiative to ensure better healthcare facilities for its members, officers and employees and their families, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) today signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with four more renowned hospitals. This further expanded the scope of BGMEA’s specialized healthcare facilities.
The signing ceremony was held at the BGMEA meeting room in Uttara today (Tuesday). The four new hospitals with which the MoUs were signed are Dhaka Imperial Hospital PLC, Ibn Sina Trust, Ship International Hospital and York Hospital Ltd.
Acting President Selim Rahman signed the MoUs on behalf of BGMEA. The signing ceremony was attended by Md. Anisur Rahman, Director, Dhaka Imperial Hospital PLC; Tariqul Islam, GM and Deputy Head of Business Development, Ibn Sina Trust; Futoshi Kono, Board Director, Ship International Hospital; and Nazrul Islam, Director (former BGMEA Director) on behalf of York Hospital Ltd.
As a result of this agreement, BGMEA members and their family members will now be able to receive advanced medical and diagnostic services at a special discounted rate from 14 leading healthcare providers, including these four hospitals (in addition to the 10 previously signed). Through this initiative, BGMEA is encouraging its members to receive world-class healthcare services at home instead of going abroad for treatment.
At the event, BGMEA Acting President Salim Rahman reiterated BGMEA’s commitment to the welfare of entrepreneurs and workers in the garment sector.
He said that BGMEA has taken the initiative to establish a large hospital in the Ashulia region for garment workers. One of the objectives of this initiative is to ensure the valuable cooperation of the signatory hospitals in the management of this hospital in the future through the signing of this MoU. He further said that through joint efforts, it will be possible to build a permanent and improved healthcare structure in the garment sector.
Also present at the event were BGMEA Director Md. Hasib Uddin, Director Mohammad Sohel, BGMEA Press, Publication and Publicity Committee Chairman Mohammad Masud Kabir, Mirpur Healthcare Center Chairman Khandaker Mohidur Rahman Shaheen, TB Control and Dengue Committee Chairman Nurul Tapan, and York Hospital Ltd. Managing Director Mallick Nasim Ahsan, along with senior officials of the concerned hospitals.
BGMEA Director Mohammad Sohel delivered the welcome speech. On behalf of the signatory institutions, they said that they are proud and happy to stand by the country’s garment sector.
