Dhaka:President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday emphasized the need to keep professional organizations free from partisan politics. He highlighted that the politicization of such bodies creates unnecessary problems and undermines their professional character.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the president made these remarks at the inauguration of the first international conference and dental expo-2026, organized by the Bangladesh Prosthodontic Society in Dhaka.
The president called for initiatives to ensure that professional organizations primarily focus on their respective professions' interests and contribute to improving services for people. He pointed out the need to end the practice of restructuring professional organizations with each change in government. This, he said, would help reduce many existing problems.
Mirza Fakhrul also addressed issues within the healthcare system, noting its complexity and the inaccessibility of medical services for ordinary people due to high costs and insufficient facilities. He urged for major reforms to extend medical services to grassroots levels and highlighted the shortage of doctors, particularly at the upazila level.
He called on young doctors to work in rural areas, stressing that a change in mindset is needed among those hesitant to serve outside urban centers. The president also urged authorities to prevent mismanagement in the health sector by working sincerely with a sense of responsibility and love for the people.
During the event, President Mirza Fakhrul unveiled a souvenir marking the conference and was presented with a crest by the organizers. The program was attended by notable figures such as Professor Dr. Md Saiful Islam, Professor Dr. Sakhawat Hossain, and Professor Dr. Abu Tayeb Md. Ahsan Ullah, who chaired the event.