Rampal:State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Sheikh Faridul Islam MP, has shown interest in establishing a world-class cancer hospital in the region, pledging free cancer treatment for 100 patients in Rampal, Bagerhat.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Sheikh Faridul Islam made this announcement while speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of a cancer screening and evaluation service. The event took place at the 'Amader Gram Cancer Care and Research Centre' conference room in Jhanjhaniya, Rampal.
The program was chaired by Dr. Selim Reza, the founding director of 'Amader Gram Cancer Care and Research Centre'. Special guests included Bagerhat District Council Administrator Barrister Sheikh Mohammad Zakir Hossain, Bagerhat Deputy Commissioner Golam Mohammad Baten, and Superintendent of Police Md. Jamirul Islam.
Also present at the event were Bagerhat Civil Surgeon Dr. SM Mahbubul Alam, Deputy Director of the Department of Social Services Santosh Kumar Nath, Deputy Director of the Department of Environment Md. Asaduzzaman, Rampal Upazila Nirbahi Officer Tamanna Ferdousi, Assistant Commissioner (Land) Abhijit Chakraborty, and Rampal Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr. Sukanta Kumar Pal.
Speakers at the event underscored the significance of cancer screening and quality medical services at the grassroots level. They welcomed the initiative to establish a state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility in Rampal.