Dhaka, November 2, (V7N) – Minister for Women and Children Affairs Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain said Monday that the contributions of late Prof Dr MA Hadi, former Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh Medical University (BMU), to the development and expansion of the country's health sector will be remembered forever.
"Prof Hadi was a visionary and thoughtful person. His contributions to the development and expansion of the health sector, including postgraduate and undergraduate medical education in Bangladesh, would be remembered," he said.
The minister said this while addressing a memorial meeting titled "The Illustrious Life of Former BMU Vice-Chancellor Late Professor Dr MA Hadi" as the chief guest. Professor Dr MA Hadi Foundation organised the event at Shaheed Dr Milon Hall on the BMU campus, according to a press release.
A documentary on the illustrious life of Prof Dr MA Hadi was screened at the programme, followed by a 'Doa Mahfil'.
Prof Hadi also made significant contributions to the development and expansion of nursing services and medical technology in the country, Dr Zahid said, adding that all these achievements were made possible with the wholehearted support of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
Noting that patients and people from across the country come to the university with high expectations, he said, "The BMU must be developed as a centre of excellence." In this context, he said a system should be established so that all referred patients can receive treatment services 24/7 in the institution and no referred patient should have to return from BMU without receiving treatment.
Necessary facilities and opportunities should be provided to encourage the university's teachers to conduct research at international standards. Those working at BMU who are willing to work for 18 hours out of 24 hours should be utilised by providing them with the necessary facilities, Dr Zahid said, adding that this would help turn BMU into a true centre of excellence.
Speaking at the programme, Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Prof Dr SM Rafiqul Islam said Prof Dr MA Hadi always gave the highest priority to merit and talent. His contribution to the development of various branches and specialities of medical science will be remembered, he said. About irregularities at BMU, Dr Rafiqul further said that action would be taken after investigation into the irregularities and corruption that took place at BMU over the past 17 years.
Lawmaker Dr Md Mahbubur Rahman and BMU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr FM Siddiqui also spoke at the meeting, with Prof Dr MA Hadi Foundation Chairman Dr Mofakhkharul Islam Rana in the chair. Prof Siddiqui said Prof Dr MA Hadi was a mentor and an academician who had received a gold medal. "As an eminent teacher, specialist physician and efficient administrator, he made outstanding contributions and secured a permanent place in the hearts of people," he said.
BNP Health Affairs Secretary Professor Dr Mohammad Rafiqul Islam; former President of Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) and Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB) Professor Dr AKM Azizul Haque; BNP Central Executive Committee Assistant Secretary for Family Welfare Affairs Professor Dr Rafiqul Kabir Labu; BMU Pro-Vice-Chancellor and BNP Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs Professor Dr Md Nazrul Islam; BMU Registrar Professor Dr Md Mustafa Kamal and Prime Minister's Assistant Personal Physician Dr A N M Monowarul Kadir, among others, spoke at the programme.
BMU Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr Md Abul Kalam Azad, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) Professor Dr Md Mujibur Rahman Hawlader, and teachers, physicians, officials, nurses, technologists and employees from all levels of the university were present.
