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Monday, September 9, 2024

Ruiz Brace Leads 10-Man Spain to 4-1 Thrashing of Switzerland

Spain’s Fabián Ruiz scored twice as his 10-man side cruised to a 4-1 victory over Switzerland in a rainy Geneva, securing their first win in Nations League A Group Four on Sunday and handing the hosts their second consecutive defeat.

Euro 2024 champions Spain had struggled to a 0-0 draw against Serbia in their group opener but quickly found their rhythm at the Stade de Genève. Early goals from Joselu and Ruiz had Spain up 2-0 within 13 minutes.

A red card for Spain's Robin Le Normand after 20 minutes opened the door for Switzerland, and Zeki Amdouni pulled one back before halftime. However, as the Swiss pressed for a late equalizer, Spain capitalized with rapid counterattacks. Ruiz netted his second, and Ferran Torres added another to seal the emphatic victory.

"If there's one thing I take pride in, it's this team's heart," Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said. "Playing with 10 men, we managed the game masterfully. I’m very proud of how we continue to grow and improve."

Switzerland, already reeling from a 2-0 loss to Denmark in their opener, had two goals disallowed and a penalty appeal waved away, adding to their frustration. The match started with 17-year-old Lamine Yamal dazzling on the right wing, setting up Joselu's opener with a clever cross. Ruiz added a second shortly after, pouncing on a rebound to extend the lead.

Le Normand’s red card for pulling back Breel Embolo seemed to give Switzerland hope. Amdouni hit the crossbar from a free kick and later scored from close range, cutting the deficit. The Swiss pushed for an equalizer, but Spain’s defense held firm, and counterattacks proved lethal. Ruiz finished off Torres' cross for Spain’s third, and Torres himself added a fourth to wrap up the win.

Swiss defender Manuel Akanji lamented the defensive errors: "The goals we conceded were unnecessary. We lost our way in the second half and left ourselves open to counterattacks. We didn’t do enough."

Spain now sits in a strong position in the group, while Switzerland remains on the back foot after two defeats.

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Friday, July 1, 2022

Third Terminal at Dhaka Airport | The country will change

The construction work of the Dhaka airport third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka is going on at high-speed ignoring the rainy weather of Corona epidemic. Bangladesh will change in this dazzling mega project. By June 2022, around 42 percent of the project has been completed. The third terminal with its unique in architectural style, will be inaugurated in October 2023.

The government wants to make a splash by inaugurating this mega project before the next parliamentary elections. With the launch of the Dhaka airport Third Terminal, Bangladesh's prestige and importance will increase internationally. The project participants are hoping that the work of this project, which is 3 percent ahead of the construction target, will be completed ahead of time. In this regard, the chairman of the Civil Aviation, Air Vice Marshal. Mofidur Rahman told Newspapers, ‘Airport is the mirror of any country. When a tourist comes to a country, he first evaluates the country by looking at the airport. If the airport is modern, the image of the country seems to be developed. Bangladesh is moving forward under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The inauguration of the third terminal will add another feather to the country's progresses’.

The Padma Bridge is pride of Bangladesh. The Dhaka airport Third Terminal will further enhance our dignity. So far 42 percent of the work of this project has been completed. Work is ahead of target. Work will move forward faster this year. The structure of the terminal building has been completed and various additions to the interior works are underway. The Third Terminal Structurally will be inaugurated in October next year after completing the work as per the target. It could take up to the middle of next year to make the entire airport functional by connecting all the equipment and accessories. There is a lot of work to be done to make functioning an airport. The construction of the Dhaka airport third terminal was a promise made by the Prime Minister to the people, and we are working hard to fulfill it. '

A tour of the Dhaka airport Third Terminal project area reveals that more than 3,000 pillars of the terminal were erected last year. Now the infrastructure of the terminal is being built on these. Due to this, the progress of the project can be seen from the road adjacent to the airport. Sitting on the pillars is a designed black steel sheet. The Third Terminal building is standing on its own two feet with the help of sophisticated equipment and workers.

When the third terminal will be inaugurated, many planes will come to the runway at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. There is one runway at the airport. Construction of two additional high-speed taxiways has been undertaken to reduce the durability of the aircraft on the runway and enable it to park faster. The plan was to complete the work by June. But the work was completed in the first week of May, project officials said.

Work is going on for 16 hours a day in two shifts of eight hours to complete the project before the scheduled time. Various initiatives have been taken to protect workers from the Corona epidemic. Arrangements have been made for the workers to stay in the project area. Although some workers were affected, they have returned to work after recovering from regular treatment. As a result, there was no interruption in the work. Although many projects have been delayed in the hands of Corona, the work of this mega project is ahead of the target.

The Dhaka airport third terminal project is being jointly implemented by Japanese manufacturer Simuji and Korean company Samsung. According to the Civil Aviation Authority, the two terminals at Hazrat Shahjalal Airport currently have a passenger capacity of about 7 million a year. If the third terminal is built, this number will be close to 20 milion. In this terminal of five lac forty two thousand square meters, aprons (space for parking planes) are being constructed to hold 37 planes simultaneously. The terminal building will be 2 lakh 30 thousand square meters. Inside the building there will be touches of all the significant and sophisticated technologies of the world. The terminal under construction will be fitted with several straight escalators. This arrangement is for those who cannot walk long distances inside the airport. These escalators are widely used in the world's most sophisticated airports, including Singapore and Bangkok. This will give passengers a quiet and smooth ride experience.

Metrorail will be connected to the Dhaka airport third terminal. A separate station will also be built. Through this, passengers coming to Bangladesh will be able to go to their destination by metro rail without leaving the airport. There will be a baby care lounge in front of each washroom in the terminal. Inside the lounge will be the mothers' breastfeeding booth, a large family bathroom. In addition, there will be various arrangements for children to play, including slippers and swings. There will be health inspection facilities, first-aid rooms for first aid, various disease testing centers and isolation areas.

According to project sources, the cost of the project is Tk 21,399 crore. The government will provide 5,258 crore rupees for the total expenditure and JICA will provide 16,141 crore rupees as a loan. The design of the Dhaka airport third terminal has a sufficient number of accelerators, substations and lifts attached. There will be radar, control tower, operation building, multi-storey car park. The three-storey terminal building will bring a unique aesthetic to the architecture. The exterior will have a dazzling design.

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Padma Bridge | A Nation's Dream & Pride

Saturday, June 25, 2022

Padma Bridge | A Nation's Dream and Pride

Dreams and reality come together at one point. The south door of the country has opened. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opened the gates of Padma Bridge. With the launch of the Padma bridge, 21 districts in the south and south-west were connected to the capital of Bangladesh. New doors of connection, communication and possibilities have been opened. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony today (25 June, 2022), the Prime Minister said, ‘This bridge is not just a brick-cement-concrete structure; This bridge is our pride. It’s a symbol of ability, a symbol of dignity.'

The dream Padma Bridge will be open for public traffic from 6 am on 26 June, 2022. On the historic day of the inauguration of the Padma Bridge, the Prime Minister called upon all to take an oath to work for the welfare of the country and the people of the country. On the occasion of the inauguration of the Padma Bridge, a gathering was organized at the end of Mawa. Prominent people including government ministers, speakers, politicians, diplomats and academics were present at the gathering. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived at the venue around 10 am.

Slogans like 'My bridge with my money, Padma bridge in Bangladesh' or 'Construction of Padma bridge, Sheikh Hasina's contribution' were shining on the stage of the inauguration ceremony of Padma bridge. After the commencement of the pre-survey in 1998, the initiative to build the bridge was hampered step by step. The Padma Bridge is a symbol of wonder built over the walls of all obstacles.

The Prime Minister was accompanied by Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, Prime Minister's Economic Adviser Moshiur Rahman, former Communications Minister Syed Abul Hossain and former Bridge Secretary Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan. Prime Minister's daughter Saima Wazed was also present at the time.

Besides unveiling the plaque of the bridge, the Prime Minister also inaugurated Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his mural. At this time colorful smoke is blowing in the sky. The Prime Minister herself chanted 'Joy Bangla', 'Joy Bangabandhu'. Everyone present applauded. Then the Prime Minister's convoy climbed the Padma Bridge again. Crossing the bridge, she went to the Jazira end.

The Prime Minister unveiled commemorative stamps, souvenir sheets, inaugural envelopes and special seals on the occasion of the grand inauguration of the Padma Bridge project built with the country's own funds. Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar, Post Secretary Khalilur Rahman and Director General of the Postal Department Faizul Azim were present on the stage.

The Prime Minister also unveiled a special commemorative note of Tk 100 of Bangladesh Bank on the occasion of inauguration of Padma Bridge. Governor of Bangladesh Bank Fazle Kabir was present at the time. The Prime Minister took pictures with the people associated with the bridge on the stage. A replica of the Padma Bridge was also presented to the Prime Minister by the company constructing the Padma Bridge.

After that, the Prime Minister was the first person to unveil the inaugural plaque and mural-1 of the Padma Bridge at the Mawa end of the toll road and participate in the munajat. Saima Wazed, the daughter of the Prime Minister and a pioneer of the autism movement in Bangladesh, was with her at the time. As the Prime Minister was passing by with her convoy, she descended along the middle of the bridge and witnessed the rippling waves of the bridge and the intoxicating Padma. During this time she also enjoyed a pleasant display of the Air Force.

In her speech before the inauguration of the Padma Bridge, the Prime Minister said, "The strength of the people is a great strength. I started the construction of the Padma Bridge with that strength. People are the address of my courage. I salute the people for the successful construction of the Padma Bridge."

Sheikh Hasina said, "The construction of this bridge was delayed for two years due to conspiracy. But we have never been discouraged. And in the end we were able to break through all the darkness and travel the path of light. Today red-blue light flashes on Padma's chest. 42 pillars, this pillar is like a reflection of Bangladesh. '

The Prime Minister wished forgiveness of the souls and peace of soul of the deceased including Professor Jamilur Reza Chowdhury involved in the construction of Padma Bridge and conveyed deep sympathy to their family members.

Sheikh Hasina said, "There were many comments, how can I do it again with my own funds?" The idea was that this Bangladesh would be dependent for the rest of its life, and would have to depend on the mercy of others. I'm grateful that the Father of the Nation has taught us to live with self-respect. The Padma Bridge is a multipurpose road-rail bridge across the Padma River to be constructed in Bangladesh.

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Padma Bridge: Construction Schedule Timeline

Saturday, June 18, 2022

Padma Bridge: Construction Schedule Timeline

Padma Bridge is a multi-purpose road and Railway Bridge built over the Padma River which will directly connected Shariatpur and Madaripur districts with Munshiganj. The inauguration date of Padma Bridge has been fixed on June 25, 2022. The two-tiered steel and concrete truss bridge has a four-lane road at the top and a single rail track at the bottom. The main infrastructure is constructed with 42 pillars and 41 spans of 150 m length. The length of the bridge is 6.15 km and the width is 18.10 m.

Construction Timeline:

Major Bridge Engineering Corporation of China was hired for the main bridge. Sinohydro Corporation of China works on river governance. Abdul Monem Limited of Bangladesh was awarded the contract for construction of two connecting roads and infrastructure. The main construction work started in October 2017.

Year 2017:

After a long wait on September 30, the first span was placed on the pillars of the Padma Bridge. The span was installed with the help of floating cranes on pillars 37 and 38 at Jajira end of Shariatpur.
On March 11, the third span sits on pillars 39 and 40.
On 13 May, the fourth span was placed on pillars 40 and 41.
The fifth span of the bridge has been laid on June 29 in Naodoba area of Jajira upazila of Shariatpur.

Year 2018:

In January sits the sixth last span on the Jazira edge.
On 28 January, the second span 7B superstructure was installed on the 38th and 39th pillars of the Padma Bridge. About four months after the first span was installed, the 3,150-tonne span was installed at the Naodoba end of the island.
Seventh span sitting on pillars 4 and 5 at the end of Mawa.

Year 2019:

On 20 February, the eighth span was placed on pillars 36 and 35 at the Zazira end.
On March 22, the ninth span sat on the 35th and 34th pillars of the bridge.
On April 10, tenth span on pillars 13 and 14 at the end of Mawa.
On 23rd April, the 11th span sat on the 33rd and 34th pillars at the Jazira end of Shariatpur.
On 17 May, the 12th span was placed on the 20th and 21st pillars between Mawa and Jajira.
On May 25, the 13th span 3B was placed on the 14th and 15th pillars.
The 14th span was placed on 29 June.
On 22 October, the 15th span of the Padma Bridge was laid on the 24th and 25th pillars at the Jazira end.
The 16th span was placed on the 16th and 17th pillars at the end of Mawa on 27 November.
On December 5, 2019, the 17th span of the main bridge was placed on the pillars 22 and 23.
The 18th span of the Padma Bridge was laid on 11 December.
The 19th span was installed on 18 December.
On 31st December, the 20th span of the Padma Bridge was laid on the 18th and 19th pillars at the Mawa end of Munshiganj. The gray ‘3-F’ numbered span is placed on top of the pole.

Year 2020:

On 14 January, the 21st span was placed on the 32nd and 33rd pillars at the Jazira end of the Padma Bridge.
On 23 January, the 22nd span was placed on the 5th and 6th pillars on the Mawa side.
The 23rd span is on February 2.
The 24th span is sitting on 11 February.
The 25th span was installed on 21 February.
On March 10, the 26th span of the Padma Bridge was laid. This span is placed on the 28th and 29th pillars at Jajira end of Shariatpur.
On April 20, the 27th span was placed on pillars 27 and 28.
On 11 April the 28th span was placed at the end of Jazira.
On May 4, the 29th span of the bridge with ‘4A’ ID number was placed on the 19th and 20th pillars of the bridge at the end of Mawa.
On May 30, the 30th span was placed on the 26th and 27th pillars of the bridge at the Jazira end.
On June 10, the 31st span of the Padma Bridge was laid. Spans were placed at piers No. 25 and 26 of the bridge at Jajira end of Shariatpur.
The 32nd span of the Padma Bridge was laid on 11 October. Although it was not possible to install the span on the first day due to strong currents in the Padma, the span was installed on the 4th and 5th pillars of the bridge at Mawa end of Munshiganj on the second day due to the efforts of the engineers. The span was set up four months later due to floods and strong currents in the Padma River.
The 33rd span of the bridge was laid on 20 October.
On October 25, the 34th span was installed at Span 2-A on Pillars 6 and 7 at the Mawa end of the bridge.
On 31st October, the 35th span was placed in the span 2-B on the 8th and 9th pillars at the end of Mawa.
On November 6, the 36th span of the Padma Bridge was laid on the 2nd and 3rd pillars of the Mawa side of the bridge.
On 13 November, the 37th span ‘2-C’ was placed on the 9th and 10th pillars at the Mawa end of Munshiganj.
On 21st November, the 38th span was successfully placed on the 1st and 2nd poles of Mawa side of Munshiganj.
The installation of the 39th span was completed on 27 November. The span is placed on the 10th and 11th pillars of the Mawa side of Munshiganj.
On December 4, the 40th span of the Padma Bridge was installed and 6,000 meters of the bridge became visible.
On December 10, the entire Padma Bridge became visible by placing the 41st span on the 12th and 13th pillars of the Padma Bridge.

Year 2021:

The last road slab was laid on 23rd August.

Year 2022:

From June 4 to June 10, the test of 415 lights of the bridge was completed step by step. On June 14, all the lights were lit at once. Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the bridge on June 25.

Economic importance:

The Mawa-Jajira point of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge connects the south-western part with the center of Bangladesh through a specific route. This bridge will significantly contribute to the social, economic and industrial development of the relatively underdeveloped region. The project will directly benefit more than 30 million people in an area of about 44,000 sq km (17,000 sq mile) or 29% of the total area of Bangladesh. As a result, the project is being considered as a very important infrastructure for the country's transport network and regional economic development. The bridge will have future rail, gas, power lines and fiber optic cable expansion. If this bridge is built, the GDP of Bangladesh will increase up to 1.2 percent.

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Saturday, May 21, 2022

Bangladesh-India Maitree Express Train will be re-launched on 29 May

The Maitree Express between Dhaka and Kolkata and the Bondhan Express between Kolkata and Khulna will be re-launched on 29 May 2022.

Maitree Express will start its journey from Dhaka. Bondhan Express will start its journey from Kolkata.

The Indian High Commission in Dhaka said this on Friday (May 19). The notice was published on the official website of Indian High Commission in Bangladesh.

The Mitali Express between New Jalpaiguri and Dhaka will start from New Jalpaiguri on June 1 after the virtual launch of the Railway Ministers of India and Bangladesh.

Passenger train communication between Bangladesh and India was closed for the last two years due to Covid-19 epidemic.

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Saturday, April 23, 2022

Dhaka Metrorail will Modern as Bangkok | Thai Ambassador

The Dhaka Metrorail (MRT Line-6) will be as modern as the Bangkok Metrorail, said Thai Ambassador in Bangladesh Mr. Makawadi Sumitmore, praising the progress of the Dhaka Metrorail 21 April, 2022.

After inspecting the site of the Metrorail project in Uttara, he told to the newspapers, "The quality and facilities of Dhaka Metrorail will be in line with our (Thailand's) standards."

The Ambassador visited the site as part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Bangladesh.

A leading Thai construction company, Italian-Thai Development Company PLC (ITD), is building a large section of Bangladesh's first metro rail (MRT Line-6).

Sumitmore said Thailand is involved in many economic cooperation efforts with Bangladesh and Dhaka Metrorail is one of the major projects. "Metrorail is an effective tool for improving the quality of life of the citizens and I am fascinated by the quality of work," he said.

The Ambassador hoped that the Metrorail project would help the people of the country to know more about Thailand's involvement and contribution in the development of Bangladesh. During the inspection, project manager Virat Kant explained the progress of the construction work.

Metrorail from Uttara to Agargaon is scheduled to open to the public by the end of this year and to Motijheel by December next year.

MRT Line 6 of Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Project (MRT) is the country's first metro rail line from Uttara to Motijheel, 19.83 km long. It is divided into 8 contracts from CP-01 to CP-08.

According to the plan, MRT line 6 will be extended by 1.17 km to connect with MRT line-1 at Kamalapur railway station. ITD was awarded CP-03 and CP-04 in 2017 at a cost of BDT 37 billion. This includes construction of 9 elevated stations and viaduct from Uttara to Agargaon.

In addition, ITD has entered into a joint venture with foreign partners to work on other parts of the metro rail such as construction of warehouses and depots in Uttara North, construction of 4 elevated stations from Kawran bazar to Motijheel, construction of viaduct.

Project officials said ITD has created a total of about 6,000 jobs since construction began. ITD is involved in a number of infrastructure projects in Thailand and abroad, including the expansion of Suvarnabhumi Airport, Rupsha Bridge in Khulna, an integrated passenger terminal at Calcutta International Airport, and part of the National Highway Route NH-31C in West Bengal.

ITD has also assisted in the renovation of classrooms in Mariali Government Primary School. It is one of the two schools in Bangladesh participating in the Child and Youth Development Project under the auspices of Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindharna.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Payra Power Plant Inauguration | Hundred Percent Electrification

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced 100 percent electrification of the country. Shee made the announcement at a rally at Monday, 21^st March, 2022. Earlier, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the country's largest Payra power plant at Kalapara in Patuakhali. She inaugurated the “Payra 1320 mw thermal power plant” at 11:48 on Monday.

The Prime Minister reached the Payra power plant area at 10:42 am to inaugurate the Payra Thermal Power Station. Later at 11:15 am, Sheikh Hasina waved the flag and greeted 200 boats on the Rabnabad River adjacent to the jetty of Payra Thermal Power Plant. At this time, the diversity of life of the people of the coast is highlighted through this boat exhibition.

The Rabnabad river area was abuzz with various banners, festoons and slogans including song distribution on the boat. At that time, the Prime Minister waved his hand and greeted the fishermen in the boat. The Prime Minister was also seen capturing scenes of the boat show from his mobile. In the morning the boats were lined up at the mouth of the Rabnabad river. Of these, 100 boats were sailing, 100 boats had banner festoons with pictures of the Prime Minister and the remaining 20 boats had security personnel. A total of 880 fishermen in 4 different colors in each boat welcomed the Prime Minister.

Later, the Prime Minister participated in a cordial meeting organized at the Payra power plant. From this auspicious gathering, the Prime Minister announced 100% electrification in the whole country. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the country is on the highway of development today as the democratic trend has continued in the country for the last 13 years. The government has succeeded in providing electricity to every household in the country.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the country's largest Payra 1320 mw thermal power plant at Kalapara in Patuakhali.

The Payra 1320 MW Thermal Power Plant is a 1,320 megawatt coal-fired power station built in Kalapara Upazila of Patuakhali District in southern Bangladesh. The Payra area in Patuakhali is going to be a major economic hub with a sea port, a special economic zone, an airport and the country's biggest coal-fired power plant that officially launched.

Source: BD-Pratidin

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

BSMMU Super Specialized Hospital Awaiting Inauguration

New and most modern feathers are being added to the healthcare system of the country. Multi Disciplinary and Super Specialized Hospital is going to start the journey in Bangladesh soon. All kinds of health services will be available in this new super specialized hospital. The construction work of this hospital established on 12 bighas of land in Shahbagh of the capital city Dhaka under BSMMU, the work of purchasing required medical and hospital equipments has been completed.

This Super Specialized Hospital is scheduled to be inaugurated next June after completing the rest work. Renowned Surgeon, Professor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Project Director. Md. Zulfiqar Rahman told a Newspaper that in his 40 years of working life, he has worked in various hospitals across the country as well as in famous hospitals in UK and Singapore. He said that in our country, patients have to go to different places depending on the disease. To alleviate this suffering, the dream was to build a world class hospital with all services. With the tireless efforts of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, this hospital will bring a tide of change in the health sector of the country.

Hospital management is being developed by fully digitalizing it. All patient information will be stored through the Hospital Information Center (HIS). All types of healthcare services will be provided through five different centers in this hospital. Patients will get all the services under one roof. He also said that 140 people including doctors, nurses and health workers will be trained in Korea on services and management in the hospital. Training of 50 people is going on, another batch will go to Korea next in April.

The hospital will be modeled on the National University Hospital of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Singapore. Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation must be ensured to maintain the quality of services in the hospital. With this, the approval of the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Health Care (NABH) has to be introduced. The construction work of the hospital is completely finished.

A consignment of equipments has arrived at Chittagong port. All the work including the fitting of these equipments will be completed by the month of May. The hospital will be inaugurated in June and the admission of patients will start. With its launch, BSMMU's education, medical and research activities will be more dynamic and improved.

The initiative of this super specialized hospital was taken in 2012 on 3.8 acres (about 12 bighas) of land on the north side of BSMMU. The project was approved by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on February 2, 2016 at a cost of Tk 1,366 crore. On September 13, 2018, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of the project. A loan of Tk 1,047 crore has been received from the South Korean government for the construction of the hospital. Hyundai Corporation Korea is completing the construction work.

The hospital was designed by SUNJIN Engineering & Architecture Co. Ltd, Korea. The multi-disciplinary and super specialized hospital with 12 floors and three basements will have 750 beds. Around 7,000 patients will get service from its outdoor department every day. It has 100 ICU beds and emergency beds. Five different centers include Emergency Medicine, Maternal and Child Health Center, Cardiovascular Center, Hepatobiliary and Gastroenterology Center and Kidney Disease Center.

There will be twelve state-of-the-art operating theaters, where high quality surgeries, including various organ transplants, will be performed. The hospital project is arranged on these two bases: Hospital construction and Advanced training. Professor Dr. Md. Zulfiqar Rahman Khan said that there are 73 cabins in this specialized hospital. Of these, 6 will be for VVIP’s, 21 for VIP’s and the rest will be deluxe cabins.

The hospital will also have ward, surgical intensive care, medical intensive care, coronary care unit, neonatal intensive care unit and pediatric intensive care unit. The patient does not have to go anywhere else to get services in this specialized hospital. Inside the hospital there will be banking facilities, pharmacy, four cafeterias. There will be 16 elevators and an escalator, fire management, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Activities will be controlled digitally from the central control room through CCTV cameras.

This hospital will open a new horizon in Bangladesh’s medical sector. Not only the rich people, the lower and middle class families of the country will get a greater scope to receive special treatment here.

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