National University (NU) is exploring a plan to establish a medical city in Bangladesh in cooperation with Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, bringing together a modern hospital, a medical college and a nursing education institution.
National University Vice-Chancellor Professor ASM Amanullah and Dr Mujibur R Majumder, identified as director of Brookdale University Hospital, discussed the proposed project at a meeting at the hospital in Brooklyn on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. They also discussed presenting the plan to the Prime Minister’s Office and seeking government support for its implementation, the university said in a press release.
The proposed National University Medical City would combine advanced medical treatment with modern medical education and nursing training, with the aim of producing qualified doctors and skilled nurses.
During the meeting, Dr Majumder presented a preliminary plan to develop the project as an integrated healthcare and education institution. Both sides expressed interest in working together through mutual cooperation, drawing on US experience in healthcare management, medical technology and medical education.
Before the meeting, Professor ASM Amanullah visited different departments and patient services at the hospital. He was briefed on its medical infrastructure, technological facilities, service delivery and institutional management.
The discussions also covered ways to modernise Bangladesh’s healthcare sector, introduce advanced medical technology and ensure international-standard medical education by applying US experience.
Dr Majumder is the founding president of BNP USA and a former foreign affairs adviser to the BNP chairperson, according to the press release.
Mohammad Karim Chowdhury, President of ASAAL and National University’s representative in the United States, attended the visit. Motahar Hossain, a BNP USA leader who works as an accountant and tax consultant in New York’s healthcare sector, was also present.
People involved in the initiative believe that applying US experience in healthcare management, modern medical technology and medical education could create new opportunities for Bangladesh’s health sector, the release said.
