Private medical colleges
In the last few weeks, news was published in different newspapers accusing the private medical colleges of the country. This news created confusion, depression and frustration not only among the students, teachers and staff of the colleges but also among the guardians.
Considering the huge population of this country and their medical needs, the Bangladesh government was supposed to promote at least 64 government Medical Colleges and Hospitals in all the 64 districts, but this was not given priority by the government. To reduce the severe scarcity of doctors, some organisations and foundations have taken initiatives to set up some private medical colleges. We must congratulate these organisations, foundations and trusts for their philanthropic initiative.
Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College of Enayetpur, Sirajganj, popularly known as KYAMC, is the only private medical college in the entire Rajshahi Division which possesses its own complete campus comparable with the medical colleges of advanced countries. I had the opportunity to work in some of the renowned medical colleges of North America, Europe and Asia. Considering the facilities available in those western medical colleges, I must say that KYAMC possesses rich laboratories, equipments, buildings, etc. Not only the people of Rajshahi Division but also the whole country should be proud that we have such a rich medical hospital and college. I have seen that this medical college possesses most modern equipments for cancer treatment and cardiac problem management.
I had the opportunity also to see the chronological growth and development of Dhaka Medical College and Rajshahi Medical College since 1960. I can remember what the facilities and infrastructure of these medical colleges were at the initial stage. Considering those facilities, I must say that KYAMC has already had a better start.
This year a number of young people have passed the HSC examinations. I am sure our public universities and medical colleges will not be able to accommodate them. Then where will these young people go if there is no private medical college or university?
My request to the authorities: remain careful so that your decisions do not create panic among the entrepreneurs, rather help them overcome the barriers.
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