Sangsad Bhaban, June 28 -- A bill seeking to amend the Bangladesh Medical University Act, 1998 was placed in Parliament on Sunday to facilitate the operation of the university's Super Specialised Hospital and empower the institution to establish and invest in companies to expand medical education, research and healthcare services.

Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain placed the Bangladesh Medical University (2nd Amendment) Bill, 2026, which was subsequently sent to the relevant parliamentary scrutiny committee for detailed examination. The committee has been asked to submit its report within the next three working days.

According to the statement of objects and reasons of the bill, Bangladesh Medical University was established unde...