Amid Political Unrest, Bangladeshi Patients Travelling To India For Treatment

In a recent update, a young man along with his ailing father were transported to India from Bangladesh for medical treatment. Amidst the intense political and social turmoil in Bangladesh, India remains a significant hope for medical treatment for Bangladeshi citizens. The association between the armies of the two nations has made the transfer of sick patients from Bangladesh to India simple, ensuring they receive the care they need. Though the government has fallen in Bangladesh and the turbulence continues to grow after the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled from the country following her resignation, the ongoing turmoil in Bangladesh has resulted in a sharp decline in the number of people coming for treatment at various hospitals in India from the neighbouring countries.

Despite this heated up situation, Al Amin, a resident of Rajshahi along with his ailing father, was transported to Bangalore, India. Though they were worried and not sure whether they would be able to come to India till Monday; but on Tuesday, with the abolition of curfew, the situation was somewhat normalised and the borders were unlocked. Al Amin somehow brought his ailing father to the Gede border in Nadia in this raging situation.

According to reports, numerous people cross the Bangladesh border and come to India solely for medical treatment. Several Bangladeshi residents have also mentioned that they have to visit India as there is a lack of proper medical facilities in their country. But there has been a decline in the number of patients coming from Bangladesh to India from the last month since the unrest took a violent turn.

Even the Peerless Hospital CEO Sudipta Mitra told the media that more than 180 Bangladeshi patients visit their hospital every day, but the number has decreased to 84 yesterday [August 7].

This case highlights the ongoing need for cross-border healthcare cooperation and the challenges faced by patients and their families in accessing timely medical treatment. As healthcare systems in both the countries continue to progress, such stories highlight the vital importance of compassionate and effective medical care.