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.

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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Enam Medical College Hospital has played a significant role in Bangladesh’s medical education and healthcare for more than two decades, including specialized cardiac care. Dr. Anwarul Kader Nazim, a public health specialist and Chief Executive Officer of Enam Medical College Hospital, has been involved in the institution’s leadership since its early years. In this interview with Bonik Barta, he discussed the development, challenges, and future potential of cardiac care in Bangladesh. Interviewed by Muhammad Shafiullah on November 15, 2023.

For more than two decades, Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital & Research Institute has been providing cardiac care in Bangladesh. Over the years, the institution has expanded its services to meet the growing needs of patients and has become a trusted provider of quality cardiac care in the private sector. Professor Dr. M.A. Rashid has served as the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer for more than 15 years. He has extensive experience in cardiac care, teaching, research, social service, and hospital management. Interview conducted by Muhammad Shafiullah on 15 November 2023.

The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases and Hospital (NICVD) is widely regarded as the cradle of advanced cardiac care and specialized training for cardiologists in Bangladesh. Established in 1978 with the aim of expanding cardiovascular disease treatment services and developing a skilled workforce in the country, the institute is the government’s only specialized healthcare facility dedicated exclusively to cardiovascular diseases. It provides care to several hundred thousand patients every year and is equipped with advanced technologies and skilled professionals. On the state of cardiac care in Bangladesh, the expansion of services, existing opportunities, and the challenges that need to be addressed, Professor Dr. Mir Jamal Uddin, Director of NICVD, spoke to Bonik Barta. The interview was conducted by Muhammad Shafiullah on 15 November 2023.

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.

Labaid Cancer Hospital & Super Speciality Center provides comprehensive cancer care, from diagnosis and surgery to palliative care, while collaborating with hospitals in developed countries. In this interview with Bonik Barta, Managing Director Sakif Shamim discussed the management, challenges, and future prospects of specialized cancer hospitals in Bangladesh. The interview was conducted on November 4, 2023, by Muhammad Shafiullah.

Colonel (Retd.) Almas Raisul Gani is a member of the Board of Directors of Prime Medical College and has been involved in the management of the private medical college for many years. In this interview with Bonik Barta, he discussed the role, responsibilities, and achievements of private medical colleges in Bangladesh’s medical education sector. Interviewed by Muhammad Shafiullah on August 13, 2023.

Labaid Group is one of Bangladesh’s leading private healthcare groups, with investments across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, education, agriculture, and finance. Its pharmaceutical products have expanded beyond the domestic market into international markets. In this interview with Bonik Barta, Dr. A. M. Shamim, Managing Director of Labaid, discussed Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry, its position in global markets, and its export potential. The interview was conducted on June 14, 2023, by Muhammad Shafiullah.