Sylhet: Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury announced that the process of selecting a site for a proposed 1,000-bed hospital in Sylhet has begun, with Chinese investors expressing interest in financing the project. The minister made these remarks after visiting several locations, including Sadapathor and the Hi-Tech Park area in Companiganj upazila, alongside a delegation of Chinese investors to assess potential sites and conduct a feasibility review for the hospital project. According to United News of Bangladesh, discussions are underway with the Chinese investors regarding the hospital's preliminary planning and site selection. The minister emphasized that the project, once implemented, is expected to bring significant improvements to healthcare services in the region. Speaking on behalf of the Chinese delegation, Steward Cheong, Chairman of Bai Up Investment Limited, expressed optimism following their initial site visits and feasibility assessment. Sylhet Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Sarwar Alam and other government officials were present during the visit.
