Cancer treatment facilities planned in all divisional cities: Minister
Published: 13 November 2026, 10:28:30
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The government has taken an initiative to establish cancer treatment facilities in every divisional city across the country. It also plans to set up a ‘National Molecular Biology Laboratory’ to advance modern medical research and expand the use of new technologies in cancer treatment, State Minister for Health Dr MA Muhit has said.
He made the remarks as the chief guest at the opening ceremony of the ‘Sixth Bangladesh Breast Cancer Conference 2026 (BBC26)’ in the capital on Friday (November 13). The Bangladesh Society for Breast Cancer Study (BSBCS) organised the conference.
The state minister said molecular biology technology was bringing significant changes to cancer treatment worldwide. To further improve the country’s healthcare system, the government had decided to establish a national-level molecular biology laboratory. Work on the initiative had already begun, he added.
He also said efforts were underway to procure modern medical equipment for cancer institutes and develop new cancer specialists and skilled healthcare personnel through training programmes at home and abroad.
Emphasising the importance of early detection of breast cancer, MA Muhit said many women in Bangladesh die of the disease every year. Research has shown that most patients seek medical attention at advanced stages of the disease, making treatment more complicated and increasing the risk of cancer spreading to other parts of the body.
“Cancer does not necessarily mean death. In particular, the risk of death from breast cancer can be significantly reduced if the disease is detected at a very early stage and proper treatment is provided,” he said, adding that patients could lead healthy and normal lives for many years with timely treatment.
The state minister further stressed the need to raise widespread public awareness to ensure early detection of breast cancer. He also underscored the importance of introducing structured screening programmes for women in specific age groups.
Proper screening can help identify early signs of the disease and ensure that patients receive treatment promptly, he added.
