41 Bangladeshi-educated Palestinian doctors now treating war-wounded in Gaza
Forty-one Palestinian doctors who completed their MBBS degrees at medical colleges in Bangladesh are currently providing critical medical care to the injured in Gaza, amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
All of them studied in Bangladesh on scholarships and have since returned home to serve their people in one of the world’s most challenging healthcare environments.
The information was shared by Palestinian Ambassador to Dhaka, Yousef SY Ramadan, during a meeting with Education Adviser Dr CR Abrar at the ministry on Monday (August 4).
The ambassador expressed deep gratitude to the government and the people of Bangladesh for their longstanding support in building human capital through education.
“These 41 doctors were trained in Bangladesh, and today they are on the frontlines in Gaza, saving lives under unimaginable conditions,” Ambassador Ramadan said. “The people of Palestine are profoundly grateful. Bangladesh’s contribution to our nation’s resilience will never be forgotten.”
He added, “When Palestine is finally liberated, we will reciprocate this generosity by offering educational opportunities for Bangladeshi students in our future institutions. Solidarity must be mutual.”
During the cordial discussion, both Dr Abrar and Ambassador Ramadan agreed on the importance of deepening educational cooperation between the two nations. They discussed potential collaborations to strengthen academic standards, exchange best practices in medical and higher education, and expand scholarship opportunities.
The ambassador urged Bangladeshi universities and educational institutions to increase scholarship offerings for Palestinian students, calling it “an investment in hope and humanity.”
He also revealed that the current Palestinian Minister of Education has expressed a strong interest in visiting Bangladesh to explore formal partnerships, particularly in rebuilding Palestine’s war-ravaged education system.
Bangladesh has long supported Palestine through diplomatic, humanitarian, and educational initiatives. The return of these 41 doctors, trained at no cost to their war-torn nation, stands as a powerful testament to the impact of educational solidarity.
As bombs continue to fall and hospitals operate beyond capacity in Gaza, these physicians, shaped by Bangladesh’s medical education system, are now healing their homeland – one patient at a time.
Their story is not just one of professional dedication, but of resilience, gratitude, and enduring friendship between two nations separated by geography, yet united in struggle and compassion.