Medical varsity to be set up in every div: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said her government would establish a medical university in every division of the country to ensure quality education and training for the physicians. ‘There is only medical university in Bangladesh which was established by the Awami League government during its tenure from 1996 to 2001. Initially such a university should be set up in Chittagong and Rajshahi,’ she said. ‘But I think there is a necessity for establishing a medical university in all divisions gradually. Otherwise quality education and training for the doctors won’t be ensured. Insha Allah, we would make such arrangements,’ the Prime Minister affirmed. She said while addressing officials of the health ministry during her visit to the ministry at the Secretariat in the morning. Health Minister Mohammad Nasim and Health Secretary MN Niazuddin also spoke on the occasion, while State Minister for Health Zahid Malek was present, according to BSS.