Dhaka: China mentioned that it’s getting ready devoted hospitals for Bangladesh sufferers after the relationships have been tightened with the previous nice well being vacation spot in India by the expulsion of the previous chief Sheikh Hasina final yr.
Yao Wen, Chinese ambassador to Dhaka, mentioned that three hospitals have been specifically designated for Bangladesh sufferers, with efforts made to “enhance medical service mechanisms, together with rationalization of visa procedures”.
The enterprise normal, a newspaper primarily based in Dhaka, estimated that over two million Bangladesh had visited India yearly for medical functions earlier than Hasina was compelled to go away in August.
But the relationships between Nuova Delhi and Dhaka have been icy since Hasina – an ex -ally close to India – was overturned in a revolution led by the scholars.
Many Bangladesh now complain of difficulties in acquiring Indian visas.
India has lengthy been cautious of the rising regional weight of China and the 2 most populous international locations on the earth compete in affect in southern Asia, regardless of a current diplomatic defrosting.
Yao Wen mentioned Tuesday (February 18) Healthcare was solely part of the better cooperation between China and the provisional authorities that changed Hasina.
“China was the best investor in Bangladesh from the institution of the provisional authorities,” mentioned Yao in a observe.
“From 13 August, Chinese corporations have signed funding agreements with Bangladeshi Partners, with a complete funding of roughly 230 million {dollars}.”
Hasina has remained in self -imposed exile in India since he fled Dhaka by helicopter whereas the livid crowds stormed his palace, ending his 15 -year -old autocratic area.
He challenged a stopping mandate from Dhaka to face the accusations of crimes towards humanity.
The first lot of Bangladesh sufferers ought to arrive in China since March.
