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PM Tarique Rahman Opens DMC Day-2026, Celebrating Dhaka Medical College's 80th Anniversary

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the Dhaka Medical College (DMC) Day-2026, marking the 80th anniversary of the institution.

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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the Dhaka Medical College (DMC) Day-2026 today, marking the 80th anniversary of the institution. The event took place on the DMC campus, where the Prime Minister released balloons and pigeons at 10:00 am.

Accompanying the Prime Minister was his spouse, Dr Zubaida Rahman, an alumnus of Dhaka Medical College. Together, they planted two saplings—an Arjun tree and a Neem tree—on the campus. Following the tree plantation, a special ‘munajat’ was offered, seeking eternal peace for the souls of those martyred in the 2024 July mass uprising.

New Hostels for Students

Chief Engineer of the Health Engineering Department, Brigadier General Mir Sarwar Hossain Chowdhury, briefed the Prime Minister about the construction of two female dormitories for Dhaka Medical College. These dormitories are part of a larger project to build 19 modern hostel buildings for students.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sought detailed information on the facilities and amenities that students would receive in the new hostel buildings. The project aims to improve the living conditions for students, ensuring they have access to modern facilities.

DMC's Historical Significance

Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) began its journey on July 10, 1946, at the former Secretariat and the Faculty of Arts building of the University of Dhaka. Every year, DMC Day is observed to commemorate this significant milestone.

This year, the institution has completed 80 years and is entering its 81st year. The anniversary celebrations highlight the college's long-standing contribution to medical education and healthcare in Bangladesh.

Key Figures in Attendance

Several key figures were present at the inauguration, including Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain, State Minister Dr MA Muhit, Prime Minister's Special Assistant for Health Affairs Dr SM Ziauddin Hyder, and Prime Minister's Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman. Other notable attendees included Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Ministry Md Quamruzzaman Chowdhury, BNP Health Affairs Secretary Prof. Dr. Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB) President Prof. Dr. Harun Al Rashid, Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME) Director General Prof. Dr. Nazmul Hosain, and Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Director General Prof. Dr. Pravath Chandra Biswas.

Source: BSS

FAQ

When did Dhaka Medical College start?
Dhaka Medical College started on July 10, 1946.
What new facilities are being built for DMC students?
Two female dormitories are being constructed as part of a project to build 19 modern hostel buildings for students.

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