The government plans to build six specialised hospitals, each with 100 beds, in major industrial areas to provide quality healthcare exclusively to workers, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has told parliament.
He made the announcement today (9 November) in response to a question from BNP lawmaker Advocate Shamsur Rahman Shimul on the first day of the fourth session of the 13th Parliament.
"The government has taken a plan to build a total of six 100-bed hospitals to ensure proper healthcare for workers. Initially, the hospitals will be built in Tongi, Ashulia, Kaliakair, Narayanganj, Savar and Chattogram. They will provide medical services exclusively to workers," the prime minister said.
He said the hospitals would be given names that clearly reflect their exclusive focus on workers.
Tarique also criticised the previous government, accusing it of making the country's energy sector increasingly dependent on imports and hindering industrial development through its policies.
He further alleged that the previous regime had systematically weakened the healthcare sector, particularly rural health services, leaving people increasingly dependent on travelling abroad for treatment.
The current government, elected by the people, is working to ensure the welfare of all sections of society, he said, adding that the planned hospitals are part of its efforts to improve healthcare facilities for workers.
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