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Yasser76
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How Pakistan Conquered the US – While India Lost Trump
How Pakistan Conquered the US – While India Lost Trump
How did India lose its standing in Washington? And how did Pakistan gain ground so quickly?
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Yasser76
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US companies hit by anti-Indian racism as Donald Trump restricts foreign worker visas
US companies hit by anti-Indian racism as Donald Trump restricts foreign worker visas
Increase in rhetoric against south Asians follows the White House’s overhaul of H-1B programme
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Govt to construct 1000-bed hospital in Nilphamari | At a Glance
DHAKA, Jan 25, 2026 (BSS) - The government today approved a major healthcare infrastructure project worth Taka 2,459.34 crore to establish
Bangladesh-China Friendship Hospital approved
Govt to construct 1000-bed hospital in NilphamariUpdate : 26 Jan 2026, 08:22
DHAKA, Jan 25, 2026 (BSS) - The government today approved a major healthcare
infrastructure project worth Taka 2,459.34 crore to establish a 1,000-bed
Bangladesh-China Friendship General Hospital in Nilphamari.
The project was approved by the Executive Committee of the National Executive
Committee (ECNEC) aimed at ensuring modern and specialised medical services
for people in the northern region of the country and thus easing pressure on
hospitals in Dhaka and Rangpur.
The project, titled "Establishment of a 1,000-bed Bangladesh-China Friendship
General Hospital", has an estimated cost of Taka 2,459.34 crore.
Of the total amount, Taka 179.27 crore will come from the government's own
resources, while Taka 2,280.07 crore will be financed through external
sources, primarily with financial and technical assistance from the Chinese
government.
The project will be implemented from January 2026 to December 2029 in
Nilphamari sadar upazila under Rangpur division.
Talking to BSS, Planning Commission officials said the objective of the
project is to establish a modern, specialised 1,000-bed general hospital to
ensure quality healthcare for the people of northern Bangladesh.
The hospital will provide integrated general and specialised services,
including nephrology, cardiology, oncology and neurology, enabling effective
treatment of complex and long-term diseases.
Briefing reporters after the day's ECNEC meeting, Planning Adviser Dr
Wahiduddin Mahmud said the Bangladesh-China Friendship Hospital in Nilphamari is a strategic and timely initiative.
He said the proposal emerged from discussions at the highest level during the
Chief Adviser's visit to China, where the Chinese side expressed interest in
supporting the construction of a highly modern hospital in Bangladesh.
Dr Mahmud clarified that the decision to establish the hospital in Nilphamari
was taken by Bangladesh, not China, as part of a broader plan to gradually
decentralise major national facilities from Dhaka.
"If we want real decentralisation, large and advanced institutions-whether
universities, hospitals or technology institutes-must be established outside
Dhaka," he added.
He noted that Nilphamari's location in the Rangpur region, traditionally
affected by poverty and seasonal hardship, made it a strategic choice.
The presence of Syedpur Airport nearby is also expected to enhance
accessibility. Given the planned standard of the hospital, he expressed hope
that patients from neighbouring countries may also seek treatment there, as
no similar facility of this level exists in the surrounding region.
Dr Mahmud added that while the project has been approved to facilitate the
signing of a formal agreement with China, the final cost structure may be
adjusted once the exact amount and nature of Chinese assistance are
finalised.
The project also aims to reduce excessive patient pressure on hospitals in
Rangpur and Dhaka through decentralisation of healthcare services, while
ensuring timely and life-saving treatment through modern emergency
facilities, ICU, CCU and HDU units, advanced diagnostic services and state-
of-the-art operation theatres.
In addition, the hospital will contribute to medical research, training and
human resource development, strengthening the overall capacity of the
country's health sector.
Modern technology, hospital automation, electronic health records (EHR) and
digital health systems will be introduced to improve efficiency and patient
care.
The initiative is also expected to reduce patients' treatment costs and
travel-related hardship by ensuring equitable access to advanced healthcare
services closer to home.
The main components of the project include a 10-storey main hospital building
with a semi-basement covering approximately 993,691 square feet; a 10-storey
professors' and senior doctors' quarters with semi-basement (96,800 square
feet); a 10-storey doctors' dormitory with studio apartments (65,000 square
feet); a two-storey duplex building for directors; two six-storey nurses'
dormitory buildings; two 10-storey residential buildings for second-and
third-class employees; a two-storey mosque; a one-storey hospital kitchen; a
waste management plant; a five-storey service building; a hospital gas
manifold and Vacuum Insulated Evaporator (VIE) tank facility; a helipad and
automated ambulance system; and a two-storey generator and substation
building.
Explaining the background of the project, officials said Nilphamari district
has a population of around 2.1 million, most of whom live in rural and semi-
urban areas.
Currently, healthcare services in the district mainly depend on the 250-bed
Nilphamari General Hospital and primary healthcare facilities at the upazila
level.
These facilities lack sufficient ICU, HDU, dialysis services, comprehensive
cancer units, neuro-emergency care, cardiac care, burn and plastic surgery
services, as well as specialised maternal and neonatal care.
As a result, critically ill patients are frequently referred to Rangpur
Medical College and Hospital or Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, causing
delays, higher costs and increased risks.
Officials believe the hospital will emerge as a sustainable tertiary-level
healthcare institution, significantly reducing regional disparities in
healthcare access and ensuring timely, quality and life-saving medical
services for millions of people in northern Bangladesh.
Just Another Indian
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Govt to construct 1000-bed hospital in Nilphamari | At a Glance
DHAKA, Jan 25, 2026 (BSS) - The government today approved a major healthcare infrastructure project worth Taka 2,459.34 crore to establishwww.bssnews.net
Bangladesh-China Friendship Hospital approved
Govt to construct 1000-bed hospital in Nilphamari
Update : 26 Jan 2026, 08:22
DHAKA, Jan 25, 2026 (BSS) - The government today approved a major healthcare
infrastructure project worth Taka 2,459.34 crore to establish a 1,000-bed
Bangladesh-China Friendship General Hospital in Nilphamari.
The project was approved by the Executive Committee of the National Executive
Committee (ECNEC) aimed at ensuring modern and specialised medical services
for people in the northern region of the country and thus easing pressure on
hospitals in Dhaka and Rangpur.
The project, titled "Establishment of a 1,000-bed Bangladesh-China Friendship
General Hospital", has an estimated cost of Taka 2,459.34 crore.
Of the total amount, Taka 179.27 crore will come from the government's own
resources, while Taka 2,280.07 crore will be financed through external
sources, primarily with financial and technical assistance from the Chinese
government.
The project will be implemented from January 2026 to December 2029 in
Nilphamari sadar upazila under Rangpur division.
Talking to BSS, Planning Commission officials said the objective of the
project is to establish a modern, specialised 1,000-bed general hospital to
ensure quality healthcare for the people of northern Bangladesh.
The hospital will provide integrated general and specialised services,
including nephrology, cardiology, oncology and neurology, enabling effective
treatment of complex and long-term diseases.
Briefing reporters after the day's ECNEC meeting, Planning Adviser Dr
Wahiduddin Mahmud said the Bangladesh-China Friendship Hospital in Nilphamari is a strategic and timely initiative.
He said the proposal emerged from discussions at the highest level during the
Chief Adviser's visit to China, where the Chinese side expressed interest in
supporting the construction of a highly modern hospital in Bangladesh.
Dr Mahmud clarified that the decision to establish the hospital in Nilphamari
was taken by Bangladesh, not China, as part of a broader plan to gradually
decentralise major national facilities from Dhaka.
"If we want real decentralisation, large and advanced institutions-whether
universities, hospitals or technology institutes-must be established outside
Dhaka," he added.
He noted that Nilphamari's location in the Rangpur region, traditionally
affected by poverty and seasonal hardship, made it a strategic choice.
The presence of Syedpur Airport nearby is also expected to enhance
accessibility. Given the planned standard of the hospital, he expressed hope
that patients from neighbouring countries may also seek treatment there, as
no similar facility of this level exists in the surrounding region.
Dr Mahmud added that while the project has been approved to facilitate the
signing of a formal agreement with China, the final cost structure may be
adjusted once the exact amount and nature of Chinese assistance are
finalised.
The project also aims to reduce excessive patient pressure on hospitals in
Rangpur and Dhaka through decentralisation of healthcare services, while
ensuring timely and life-saving treatment through modern emergency
facilities, ICU, CCU and HDU units, advanced diagnostic services and state-
of-the-art operation theatres.
In addition, the hospital will contribute to medical research, training and
human resource development, strengthening the overall capacity of the
country's health sector.
Modern technology, hospital automation, electronic health records (EHR) and
digital health systems will be introduced to improve efficiency and patient
care.
The initiative is also expected to reduce patients' treatment costs and
travel-related hardship by ensuring equitable access to advanced healthcare
services closer to home.
The main components of the project include a 10-storey main hospital building
with a semi-basement covering approximately 993,691 square feet; a 10-storey
professors' and senior doctors' quarters with semi-basement (96,800 square
feet); a 10-storey doctors' dormitory with studio apartments (65,000 square
feet); a two-storey duplex building for directors; two six-storey nurses'
dormitory buildings; two 10-storey residential buildings for second-and
third-class employees; a two-storey mosque; a one-storey hospital kitchen; a
waste management plant; a five-storey service building; a hospital gas
manifold and Vacuum Insulated Evaporator (VIE) tank facility; a helipad and
automated ambulance system; and a two-storey generator and substation
building.
Explaining the background of the project, officials said Nilphamari district
has a population of around 2.1 million, most of whom live in rural and semi-
urban areas.
Currently, healthcare services in the district mainly depend on the 250-bed
Nilphamari General Hospital and primary healthcare facilities at the upazila
level.
These facilities lack sufficient ICU, HDU, dialysis services, comprehensive
cancer units, neuro-emergency care, cardiac care, burn and plastic surgery
services, as well as specialised maternal and neonatal care.
As a result, critically ill patients are frequently referred to Rangpur
Medical College and Hospital or Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, causing
delays, higher costs and increased risks.
Officials believe the hospital will emerge as a sustainable tertiary-level
healthcare institution, significantly reducing regional disparities in
healthcare access and ensuring timely, quality and life-saving medical
services for millions of people in northern Bangladesh.
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vasanthm
Trusted Member
Nothing beats the Howdy Modi ( wink wink ) and putting you on the Dunkey Deportation List ( C-17 Galaxies free tickets to Amritsar "Business Class",), and $100,000 H1-B visa fees, H1-B infinite wait for visa interviews, 50% tarriff. Meanwhile, :( Numbers are not important)
Is Trump’s $686m F-16 upgrade for Pakistan a message to India?
The US has authorised the sale of advanced technology and support for Pakistan's F-16 jets.www.aljazeera.com
Are you sure abt the 50% tariff
We'll take a few more planes of ppl back if the tariff can be reduced further
Baibers_1260
Trusted Member
So much for insisting on buying Russian oil.Are you sure abt the 50% tariff
We'll take a few more planes of ppl back if the tariff can be reduced further
We have our own trajectory
Didn't take long to whack you into shape.
The Vishwaguru did make that phone call
vasanthm
Trusted Member
So much for insisting on buying Russian oil.
We have our own trajectory
Didn't take long to whack you into shape.
The Vishwaguru did make that phone call
Is that your best cope
You guys didn't even touch Russian or Iranian oil from day one along with the rest of the world and still ended up at higher tariff, what an achievement. I guess the white house lunch was worthwhile
Baibers_1260
Trusted Member
Higher tarrif ? We like the Link -15 and 500 AMRAAM D for our F-16s.Is that your best cope
You guys didn't even touch Russian or Iranian oil from day one along with the rest of the world and still ended up at higher tariff, what an achievement. I guess the white house lunch was worthwhile
Wonder what the Vishwaguru will say at BRICs summit when he takes over as President.
Those S-400 replacements may be a l-o-n-g time in coming,
vasanthm
Trusted Member
Seriously, some military toys and a balance sheet rounding error is your best cope
Baibers_1260
Trusted Member
Seriously, more expensive petrol at the pump and and military toys from Russia delayed . Womder if the Nayantara refinery will switch to Venezuelan oil.Seriously, some military toys and a balance sheet rounding error is your best cope
No wonder Nirmalamma raised the price of LNG cylinders.
vasanthm
Trusted Member
Poor us, whatever shall we do
If only our negotiators were as exceptionally skilled as your PM and FM at the White House, you know, the kind who walk in empty handed and walk out lighter, having generously donated minerals and leverage in a suitcase.
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