Japan, Oct. 27 -- Dr Zubaida Rahman, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's wife and renowned cardiologist, on Tuesday urged the Sasakawa Peace Foundation to expand its cooperation with Bangladesh in the healthcare sector, particularly health research, maternal and child health, and modern medical infrastructure.

She made the call while speaking at a health-related seminar organised by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation in Tokyo.

Zubaida said the Bangladesh government has identified healthcare, education and social protection as key policy priorities and has taken various initiatives to ensure affordable healthcare for all, improve the quality of public healthcare, recruit healthcare professionals and expand access to health and education services ...