Country’s first robotic rehabilitation centre opened at BMU
Published: 31 August 2025, 7:50:32
The country’s first robotic rehabilitation centre has opened at Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) in Dhaka.
Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum inaugurated the centre on Sunday.
The centre has been set up with a grant from the Chinese government, which authorities regard as a significant contribution to Bangladesh’s healthcare sector.Bangladeshi cuisine recipes
Nurjahan Begum said, “The Chinese government extended support upon our request. Now the challenge is to make this centre sustainable,” she said, urging BMU authorities to expand such services to at least three or four districts.
A pilot project at the centre began on a limited scale on July 10. Built with technical support from China, the facility meets international standards and offers advanced, technology-driven rehabilitation services.
According to sources, the Chinese government provided robotic equipment worth nearly Taka 20 crore for the project. With 62 robots-22 of them AI-based-the centre will offer precise physiotherapy, neurological rehabilitation, and long-term treatment tailored to each patient’s condition.
As part of the preparatory phase, seven biomedical engineers from China have trained 27 doctors and physiotherapists. Once the trained personnel gain further experience and all necessary preparations are complete, the centre will begin full-scale operations.
The facility will assist patients undergoing complex rehabilitation for stroke, paralysis, neurological disorders, chronic pain, nerve injuries, frozen shoulder, accident-related complications, or organ weakness. Those injured during the July movement and still experiencing long-term complications will receive free robotic treatment.
BMU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Shahinul Alam presided over the event.
