Video Interviews

Throughout his journalism career, Muhammad Shafiullah has conducted hundreds of interviews with prominent national and international figures, including ministers, senior government officials, diplomats, representatives of United Nations agencies and other international organizations, political and business leaders, physicians, public health experts, pharmaceutical executives, researchers, professors, and experts in health, education, medicine, environment, and related fields, covering diverse public-interest issues and perspectives.

 
 

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In this special interview, Rana Flowers, UNICEF Representative to Bangladesh, shares her insights. She has been serving in this role since 5 August 2024 and brings over 35 years of experience in child development, international development, and policy advocacy. She has previously served as UNICEF Representative in Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Mongolia, and Belize. She spoke with Ajker Patrika about various child and public health issues in Bangladesh, including UNICEF’s priorities, maternal and child health, malnutrition, immunization, climate change, and child protection. The interview was conducted by Muhammad Shafiullah.

Prof. Dr. Samanta Lal Sen, Bangladesh’s former Minister of Health and Family Welfare, is a pioneer of burn and plastic surgery in Bangladesh, with nearly five decades of experience in clinical care, teaching, research, and health policy. In this interview with Bonik Barta, he discussed cancer treatment, healthcare challenges, and broader health-sector planning in Bangladesh. The interview was conducted on February 4, 2024, by Muhammad Shafiullah.

Evercare Hospital is one of Bangladesh’s leading private hospitals, offering advanced healthcare, modern technology, 24-hour emergency services, and 26 specialized departments, including cardiac sciences and cardiac ICU care. Dr. Arif Mahmud, Director of Medical Services, discussed the evolution of cardiac care in Bangladesh and Evercare Hospital’s cardiac services in an interview with Bonik Barta. The interview was conducted on November 15, 2023, by Muhammad Shafiullah.

Square Hospital Limited is one of Bangladesh’s leading private hospitals, providing a wide range of specialized medical services, including cardiac care. Md. Esam Ebne Yousuf Siddique, Chief Operating Officer, has long been involved in its operations and management. In this interview with Bonik Barta, conducted on November 15, 2023, he discussed the challenges of private cardiac care, patient trust, and the expansion of healthcare services in Bangladesh. Interviewed by Muhammad Shafiullah.

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Labaid Group is one of Bangladesh’s leading private healthcare providers, operating 33 diagnostic centers and several specialized hospitals nationwide, including a dedicated cancer hospital. In this interview with Bonik Barta, Dr. A. M. Shamim, Managing Director of Labaid Group and Chairman of Labaid Cancer Hospital & Super Speciality Center, discussed cancer treatment, healthcare management, and the challenges facing cancer care in Bangladesh. The interview was conducted on November 4, 2023, by Muhammad Shafiullah.