Jamuna Bank signs tripartite MoU with BRHC & leading Chinese hospitals
Jamuna Bank PLC has signed a tripartite MoU with the Belt & Road Healthcare Center (BRHC) and leading Chinese hospitals, including Shenzhen Hen sheng Hospital and Guangzhou Foshan Chancheng Hospital.
Signed on April 22 at the bank’s head office in Gulshan-1, Dhaka, the agreement aims to improve access to world-class healthcare for Bangladeshi patients seeking treatment abroad through a structured and transparent framework.
The MoU was formally executed by a group of distinguished representatives from the three partner organizations.
The signatories included Md Jahangir Alam, deputy managing director of Jamuna Bank PLC; AbidurRahman, deputy manager of the operations division at BRHC; Liu Wenjuan, manager of the International Business Division at Guangzhou FoshanChancheng Hospital; and Zhang Fan, executive vice president of Shenzhen Hengsheng Hospital.
The ceremony was further honored by the presence of Md Mehedi Hasan, EVP and head of treasury at Jamuna Bank PLC, along with Engineer Md Mozammel Haque from BRHC.
Representing Shenzhen Hen sheng Hospital were marketing manager Guo Cheng Zhuo and Wu Peng, director of the International Medical Center.
Under this strategic collaboration, a structured framework has been established to facilitate patient referrals and provide access to advanced healthcare in China.
This initiative makes quality medical care more affordable for Bangladeshi patients, as Jamuna Bank cardholders are now eligible for up to an 8 per cent discount on treatment costs exceeding RMB 20,000, subject to specific terms and conditions.
The agreement covers a comprehensive network of 12 internationally accredited Chinese hospitals, offering specialized services in fields such as oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and traditional Chinese medicine.
Md Jahangir Alam emphasized Jamuna Bank’s commitment to delivering exclusive privileges, noting that this tripartite agreement brings world-class healthcare within reach for their cardholders.
Md Mozammel Haque, executive director of international affairs at BRHC, highlighted the organization’s role as a trusted facilitator, stating that the agreement empowers them to provide seamless services including expert consultations and medical visa assistance.
AbidurRahman noted that while the number of Bangladeshi patients seeking care in China is growing, many struggle with a lack of guidance; this partnership aims to streamline the process with transparency and international standards.
This landmark partnership is expected to open new vistas in the medical tourism sector and significantly expand access to modern healthcare for Bangladeshi citizens.
