Dhaka, Jan 13 (UNB) - President Abdul Hamid on Sunday called upon the physicians of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) to perform their duty with sincerity and much care so that people could avail of treatment at lower costs.
The President said this when a delegation of BSMMU made a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban here in the afternoon.
BSMMU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Kanak Kanti Barua led the 10-member delegation.
The President urged the authorities concerned to ensure the treatment of different complicated diseases at the hospital so that the tendency of people to go abroad for treatment could come down.
President’s Press Secretary Joynal Abedin briefed reporters after the meeting.
The BSMMU VC apprised the President of its overall activities, especially its curricula and medical services.
The secretaries concerned to the President were present.