Make a vow to support people by providing services: PM to physicians

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the country's physicians to stand beside people with a vow to provide services.

The premier made the comments while addressing the opening ceremony of the golden jubilee celebrations and 14th convocation-2022 of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS) as chief guest at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC).

Joining virtually from her official residence Gono Bhaban, Sheikh Hasina said when a doctor listens to a patient with patience, it gives the patient confidence and helps in healing.

"In many cases, people are healed by the words of a doctor rather than treatment and medicine as it helps the patient to gain confidence," she opined.

The Prime Minister said that everyone, whatever profession they belong to, should continue to work imbuing with humanity.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque spoke during the occasion as special guest.

BCPS also gave an honorary fellowship to the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. On behalf of the Prime Minister, Zahid Maleque received the fellowship and momentous of BCPS's golden jubilee.

Later, Zahid Maleque, on behalf of the Prime Minister, handed over the gold medals among the BCPS fellows during 2017 to 2022 and honorary fellowship to the both local and foreign dignitaries.