The Bangladesh Medical Tourism Association (BMTA), the premier organization promoting cross-border healthcare services from Bangladesh, successfully hosted a high-profile medical meetup with Apollo Proton Cancer Center (APCC), Chennai at The Westin Dhaka on 26 June, 2025. The event marked a significant step forward in enhancing international cooperation in the field of advanced cancer treatment and medical tourism.
Representing APCC were Mr. Bhavani Shankar and officials from MediJourn, who formally handed over partnership certificates and official recognition documents to BMTA. This formal agreement highlights a collaborative effort to facilitate access to cutting-edge cancer care, including proton therapy, for Bangladeshi patients.
BMTA President Md. Arif Hossian, General Secretary AKM Mufesserul Haq, Vice Presidents Mohammad Ariful Islam and Ashekunnabi Mahmudur Rahman Mazumder Liton, Secretary – International Affairs Shabbir Ahmad Tamim, Secretary – Legal Affairs Yasin Absar were all in attendance, along with other core members of the organization. Their active involvement reflects BMTA’s collective leadership and unified vision for advancing Bangladesh’s medical tourism sector through high-level partnerships, strategic coordination, and a strong commitment to global healthcare excellence.
Apollo Proton Cancer Center is globally recognized for its excellence in cancer care. With over 2,000 international patients treated from more than 65 countries, and 65 to 70 patients receiving proton therapy daily, APCC has become one of the busiest proton therapy centers in the world, standing out among over 100 established centers globally.
This partnership solidifies BMTA’s role as the leading authority in Bangladesh’s medical tourism sector, committed to connecting patients with world-class treatment abroad. The event also emphasized the growing trust between Indian healthcare institutions and the Bangladeshi medical tourism community, paving the way for faster, safer, and more accessible cross-border healthcare services.
Over the years, the Bangladesh Medical Tourism Association (BMTA) has built a strong global footprint through active collaboration with top-tier hospitals and healthcare providers from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Turkey, India, Iran, Egypt, the UK, the USA, and other leading medical destinations worldwide. Through regular meetings, strategic dialogues, and high-level coordination with embassies, consulates, and international medical delegations, BMTA has consistently demonstrated its professionalism, organizational strength, and commitment to excellence. These engagements reflect BMTA’s unwavering dedication to patient advocacy, healthcare access, and international cooperation, making it the most trusted, skilled, and experienced platform in Bangladesh’s medical travel industry. As the sector continues to grow, BMTA remains at the forefront, ensuring that Bangladeshi patients receive ethical, efficient, and world-class healthcare solutions beyond borders.
