Dhaka:Minister for Women and Children Affairs Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain emphasized the enduring impact of late Prof Dr MA Hadi on Bangladesh's health sector during a memorial meeting. Prof Dr MA Hadi, a former Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh Medical University (BMU), was commemorated for his pivotal role in the development and expansion of the country's healthcare and medical education systems.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the meeting, titled 'The Illustrious Life of Former BMU Vice-Chancellor Late Professor Dr MA Hadi,' highlighted Prof Hadi's visionary contributions towards postgraduate and undergraduate medical education, as well as advancements in nursing services and medical technology. His efforts were supported by former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
The event, organized by the Professor Dr MA Hadi Foundation at Shaheed Dr Milon Hall on the BMU campus, featured a documentary on Prof Hadi's life and a 'Doa Mahfil'. Dr Zahid stressed the need for BMU to evolve into a center of excellence, proposing that referred patients should receive 24/7 treatment services and that faculty be encouraged to engage in research of international standards.
Prof Dr SM Rafiqul Islam, Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, acknowledged Prof Hadi's dedication to prioritizing merit and talent in the medical field. He noted that any irregularities at BMU over the past 17 years would be investigated and addressed.
Other prominent figures, including BMU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr FM Siddiqui, shared their memories of Prof Hadi as a mentor and a distinguished academician. The event was attended by faculty, staff, and health professionals from various levels of the university.