Agreement signed to boost BD-India medical tourism

It will further strengthen healthcare cooperation between two nations: Pranay Verma

FE Team | Published: April 23, 2026 22:58:13

Bangladesh's Rhythm Group and India's Manipal Hospitals have signed an agreement to streamline medical tourism, offering Bangladeshi patients seamless access to advanced healthcare services in India, reports UNB.
The agreement was signed at a ceremony at a hotel in the capital on Thursday, attended by Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma as the chief guest.
Rhythm Group Managing Director Shohag Hossain and Manipal Health Enterprises Group Consultant Jithu Jose signed the deal on behalf of their respective organisations, while Rhythm Group Deputy Managing Director Abhir Hossain was also present.
Speaking on the occasion, High Commissioner Pranay Verma said the agreement reflected the deepening people-centric partnership between Bangladesh and India and would further strengthen cooperation in healthcare and people-centric connectivity between the two neighbouring countries.
He said such initiatives would facilitate access to quality and affordable healthcare services for Bangladeshi citizens and welcomed greater institutional collaboration between the private sectors of both countries.
Group COO of Manipal Health Enterprises Karthik Rajagopal said, "At Manipal, we believe delivering quality healthcare is a shared responsibility that transcends borders. With Rhythm Group's strong presence and expertise, we are confident that patients from Bangladesh will experience hassle-free access to our patient-centric, world-class healthcare services."
On behalf of the Rhythm Group, Abhir Hossain said the partnership would bring major relief to Bangladeshi patients by ensuring reliable guidance, smoother travel arrangements, and easier access to advanced treatment facilities in India. He said the agreement would help organise Bangladesh's growing medical tourism sector and offer patients greater confidence, convenience, and peace of mind while seeking specialised care abroad.
Under the partnership, Bangladeshi patients will receive end-to-end support for treatment in India, including medical consultations, hospital selection, and travel arrangements.
The initiative combines Rhythm Group's expertise in travel, aviation, and logistics with Manipal Hospitals' extensive clinical network, comprising 49 hospitals, over 12,600 beds, and more than 11,000 doctors.