A bone marrow (stem cell) transplant has been completed at TMSS Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Center, marking the first such procedure in Bogura.
The development was announced at a press conference held in Bogura.
Under the supervision of Prof Dr Abu Zafar Mohammad Saleh, the procedure was performed on 60-year-old Md Mizanur Rahman of Bhandabari area in Rangpur district.
First diagnosed on February 12, 2024, the patient underwent treatment for six months without improvement before being admitted to Evercare Hospital in December 2024.
Based on medical examinations conducted in August 2025, doctors recommended a stem cell transplant, which was later carried out at the TMSS center.
Details of the treatment process, clinical challenges and medical experience were shared by physicians and specialists at the press conference.
According to the speakers, the procedure reflected the growing capacity to provide advanced treatment outside Dhaka.
Describing the transplant as a milestone, Rotarian Dr Md Matiur Rahman, Deputy Executive Director of TMSS, said it was an important development for healthcare services in northern Bangladesh.
He said the initiative aimed to deliver advanced healthcare services to the people of the region.
Commenting on the procedure, Chief Consultant Dr Abu Zafar Mohammad Saleh said stem cell transplantation could be performed at the regional level with appropriate infrastructure and trained personnel.
Expressing confidence, he said TMSS would achieve more such outcomes in the future.
Calling the development an example for the healthcare sector, Principal of TMSS Medical College Prof Dr Md Zakir Hossain said it would contribute to the expansion of advanced medical services in northern Bangladesh.
Recounting his experience, patient Md Mizanur Rahman said that after months of treatment he had nearly lost hope but the doctors continued his care.
He said the transplant and medical support at TMSS had enabled his recovery process.
Senior physicians, hematology specialists and representatives from the healthcare sector attended the press conference.
