Authorities have decided against immediately transferring any burn victims from the recent Bangladeshi Air Force aircraft crash abroad for treatment, according to Director of the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute Professor Dr Md Nasir Uddin, revealing that a specialist medical team from Singapore General Hospital has been monitoring the patients in the meantime.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Dr Nasir revealed that the specialist medical team from Singapore General Hospital will continue to observe burn victims for several more days before making any definitive decisions about potential overseas referrals.
The Burn Institute currently houses 44 patients injured in the crash, with their cases being reviewed individually through consultations between local and Singaporean medical experts. These evaluations have yielded critical treatment recommendations already being implemented.
Patients have been categorised into three groups based on injury severity: Eight remain in critical condition, 13 are classified as “critical but recoverable” (CBR), and 23 fall into an intermediate category.
Dr Nasir emphasised the dynamic nature of burn treatment, noting that patient conditions change hourly. This has necessitated a rigorous monitoring protocol, with medical teams convening evaluation meetings every 12 hours to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
When questioned about the duration of the Singaporean team’s stay, the director clarified that no discussions have yet occurred regarding their long-term involvement, as the immediate focus remains on stabilising all patients.
The current treatment strategy prioritises comprehensive on-site care, with the Singaporean specialists providing supplementary expertise through their ongoing presence. This collaborative approach aims to optimise recovery outcomes while avoiding the risks associated with premature patient transfers.
Medical authorities continue to assess the situation, maintaining all options should any patient’s condition warrant specialised overseas intervention unavailable locally.