Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday called for ensuring world-class medical services, encompassing modern technology, skilled specialist doctors and a patient-friendly environment in Bangladesh, to reduce the growing tendency of patients to seek treatment abroad.

He said many Bangladeshi patients were compelled to travel overseas for advanced treatment due to limitations in specialised healthcare, modern technology and medical expertise, as well as concerns over service quality and public confidence in the country's healthcare system.

As a result, a substantial amount of money was spent abroad every year, he said, stressing the need to strengthen domestic healthcare facilities to reverse the trend.

The pr...