Jamuna Bank PLC has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding with Belt & Road Healthcare Centre (BRHC) and two leading Chinese hospitals to facilitate access to overseas medical treatment for Bangladeshi patients, the bank said in a press release. The agreement was signed on 22 April 2026 at the bank’s head office in Gulshan-1, Dhaka, establishing a structured and transparent framework for patient referrals to China.
The partnership brings together Jamuna Bank, Shenzhen Hengsheng Hospital and Guangzhou Foshan Chancheng Hospital under a coordinated system aimed at improving access to advanced healthcare services. Under the arrangement, Jamuna Bank cardholders will receive up to 8 per cent discount on treatment costs exceeding RMB 20,000, subject to terms and conditions.
The agreement was signed by Jamuna Bank Deputy Managing Director Md Jahangir Alam, BRHC Deputy Manager Operations Abidur Rahman, Guangzhou Foshan Chancheng Hospital Manager International Business Division Liu Wenjuan, and Shenzhen Hengsheng Hospital Executive Vice President Zhang Fan.
The signing ceremony was attended by Jamuna Bank Executive Vice President and Head of Treasury Md Mehedi Hasan, Shenzhen Hengsheng Hospital Marketing Manager Guo Cheng Zhuo and Director International Medical Centre Wu Peng, along with BRHC representative Engineer Md Mozammel Haque.
The collaboration creates a formal referral system linking Bangladeshi patients with a network of 12 internationally accredited hospitals in China. The hospitals offer specialised services in oncology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, paediatrics and traditional Chinese medicine.
“We have always been committed to delivering enhanced services and exclusive privileges for our valued customers. This tripartite agreement with BRHC and China’s leading hospitals will enable our cardholders to enjoy meaningful benefits when seeking medical treatment abroad, bringing world-class healthcare within their reach,” said Jamuna Bank Deputy Managing Director Md Jahangir Alam.
BRHC Executive Director International Affairs Engineer Md Mozammel Haque said the organisation had long supported Bangladeshi patients seeking treatment in China and would now expand its role.
“BRHC has long served as a trusted medical tourism facilitator for Bangladeshi patients seeking advanced treatment in China. This agreement empowers us to provide even more comprehensive services including expert consultation, hospital appointment scheduling and medical visa assistance further strengthening our commitment to seamless and professional healthcare facilitation. We are confident this initiative will open new horizons in the medical tourism sector,” he said.
BRHC Deputy Manager Operations Abidur Rahman said the demand for treatment in China was rising but patients often lacked guidance.
“The number of Bangladeshi patients seeking medical treatment in China is growing steadily. However many face significant challenges due to a lack of proper guidance. BRHC is fully committed to simplifying and streamlining this process through coordinated professional services. This agreement will ensure that patients receive internationally standardised high-quality medical care with complete transparency,” he said.
The partnership is expected to strengthen Bangladesh’s growing medical tourism segment while expanding Jamuna Bank’s value-added services. The bank said the agreement reflects its broader strategy to build a comprehensive financial ecosystem that supports customer needs both domestically and internationally.
