Bangladesh PM backs local medical devices
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The announcement signals potential growth for Bangladesh's domestic medical device industry, reducing import dependency. However, the immediate market impact is limited as the devices are still in testing and regulatory stages.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman assured full government support for testing, quality verification, and commercial production of locally developed ventilators and high-flow oxygen machines. The devices were developed by two separate teams of specialists using indigenous technology. The prime minister praised the researchers and emphasized the government's priority on healthcare innovation. The devices are expected to be introduced in hospitals after regulatory approvals and clinical trials, with potential for export. They are anticipated to reduce Bangladesh's dependence on imported medical technology and make advanced healthcare more affordable. The meeting was attended by Health Minister Sardar Shakhawat Hossain Bakul, State Minister M. A. Muhit, and other officials.
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