Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Administrator Shahadat Hossain has assured that the city corporation will provide financial support if necessary to keep dialysis services running at Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH).
He made the remarks on Thursday while attending an inauguration ceremony as the chief guest. The ceremony marked the opening of a newly constructed Study Lounge and Prayer Hall for female students living at the Kanta Girls’ Hostel of Chattogram Medical College (CMC).
He also announced plans to bring the services under CMCH’s own management within the next six months, around June or July 2027.
Shahadat said he felt a personal responsibility to develop CMC, support students and improve healthcare quality, as he had earned his MBBS degree there.
He also highlighted CCC’s efforts to improve cleanliness and the environment around the college and hospital. Ten cleaners have been deployed to improve sanitation outside the hospital, alongside greening initiatives.
Addressing students, he stressed the importance of maintaining infrastructure, keeping the premises clean and involving students in institutional development. He also called for stronger ties with CMC alumni at home and abroad and their involvement in development activities.
The facilities were built with support from Shahadat and members of the Chattogram Medical College Alumni. CMC Principal Professor Jashim Uddin presided over the ceremony.
CMCH Director Brigadier General Taslim Uddin and CMC Vice-Principal Professor Anisul Hossain attended as special guests.
Former Bangladesh Medical Association General Secretary Khurshid Jamil, Professor Tamij Uddin Ahmed Manik, Foyez Uddin, Belayet Hossain Dhali, Iftekharul Islam, Kamrun Nesa Runa, Rasheda Samad, Basana Muhuri, Fahmida Islam Chowdhury and Imroz Uddin were also present, along with teachers, doctors, alumni and college officials.
