Narsingdi: Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain has warned that officials found guilty of negligence or corruption in the health sector will be removed from their jobs, wherever such irregularities are detected. “Wherever negligence and corruption are found, the responsible person will be dismissed. I don’t believe in transfers or postings as punishment, work must be done with honesty. No corruption or bribery will be tolerated,” the minister said while addressing the 31st annual general meeting of Narsingdi Diabetic Samity as chief guest at Shishu Academy auditorium in Narsingdi on Saturday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the minister announced that 50-bed dialysis centres would be established at every medical college hospital in the country. Furthermore, union-level community clinics would undergo renovation and expansion, with additional doctors and health workers being appointed. Family planning centres are also set to receive upgrades.
The minister expressed optimism that a significant transformation in the health sector would be evident by 2026. He highlighted that new programmes are being initiated in every sector to ensure the development of the people and to elevate Bangladesh’s standing on the global stage.
Additionally, the minister described this year’s health sector budget as an “ideal” one, emphasizing that every taka allocated would be spent with proper accountability and free from corruption.
The event was inaugurated under the chairmanship of Narsingdi Deputy Commissioner and Diabetic Samity president Israt Jahan Keya. Khairul Kabir Khokon, BNP joint secretary general and MP from Narsingdi-1 (Sadar), also addressed the programme.