Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday inaugurated the world’s largest burn and plastic surgery institute in the capital’s Chankharpul.
The health ministry has named the institute after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in recognition of her devotion to development of burn and plastic surgery healthcare system.
The institute with 500 beds, 50 intensive care unit and 12 operation theatres is the largest burn and plastic surgery institute in the world.
On April 6, 2016, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the construction work by laying the foundation stone of the institute.
The burn and plastic surgery institute was constructed at estimated cost of Taka 522 crore as part of the present government’s plan to provide modern treatment facilities to the patients of burn injuries, create expert medical professionals and conduct research.
There are three blocks in the institute. Of those, one block will be the burn unit, one plastic surgery unit and another academic wing.
Construction of the main building began on April 27, 2016.