Published : 08 Aug 2026, 08:22 PM
Updated : 08 Sep 2026, 09:31 AM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged members of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB) to remain cautious that political involvement does not disrupt their professional duties.
According to him, political awareness among students and professionals is not unreasonable in a democracy, since political decisions shape nearly everything.
"But it's most important that political involvement doesn't disrupt, or become a cause of disruption to, one's professional duties," he said at DAB's 37th founding anniversary event at the parliament's LD Hall grounds on Saturday.
Highlighting plans to upgrade Upazila health complexes to 100 beds and launch health cards, Tarique said infrastructure alone will not bring success unless doctors remain dedicated to service.
He said unintentional negligence or laxity in duty undermines public trust in both the government and the healthcare system.
“People expect greater responsibility and humanity from doctors.”
The premier called on DAB members to help build a “healthcare-friendly” Bangladesh where every citizen gets satisfactory treatment and no longer needs to travel abroad for advanced care.
