The construction work (2nd phase) of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Hospital was inaugurated on 09 August 2023 at Milkvita Road in Mirpur, Dhaka. BGMEA Senior Vice President S.M. Mannan (Kochi) officially inaugurated the construction work (2nd phase) of the hospital.
BGMEA Vice President (Finance) Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, Chairman of BGMEA Standing Committee on Mirpur Hospital Md. Jahander Rashid Jewel, Chairman of BGMEA Standing Committee on Mirpur Health Center and School Sultan Ahmed and Chairman of BGMEA Standing Committee on Labour Welfare and Education Md. Abdul Ahad Ansary, garment industry entrepreneurs of Mirpur area, labor union leaders and local dignitaries were present at the inaugural ceremony. A doa mahfil was held after the inauguration.
In his speech, BGMEA Senior Vice President S.M. Mannan (Kochi) said, Since the glory and accomplishments of the garment industry are built upon many years of hard work and dedication of the entrepreneurs and workers, BGMEA, out of its social responsibility, has started the work of this hospital in the second phase to provide treatment to garment workers as well as underprivileged and low-income people of Mirpur area. He also said, “We want to take the health services of the area to a higher level through this hospital. The hospital will have all necessary modern facilities and departments including an emergency unit.
The 150-bed BGMEA Hospital with two basements is being built at Milkvita Road in Mirpur. At present, BGMEA’s Mirpur Health Center is functioning on the ground floor of the under-construction BGMEA Hospital. Every month 1000 – 1200 workers receive free medical treatment from this health center of BGMEA.