Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus went to the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute to inquire about the treatment of patients injured in the Milestone School and College plane crash.
He went to the hospital at 9:10 pm on Saturday (July 26, 2025). Upon reaching the hospital, the Chief Adviser listened to the description of the incident that day from the director of the institute, Professor Mohammad Nasiruddin, and asked about the current condition of the injured patients.
Professor Nasir said that the patients currently undergoing treatment at the hospital are being treated in consultation with the Multidisciplinary Consultation Board. The patients have been evaluated according to international protocols and advice from Bangladeshi doctors as well as foreign experts is being taken to ensure the best service.
He said that according to the collective assessment of everyone, there are currently 4 critical, 9 severe and 23 intermediate category patients at the Burn Institute. He also said that this assessment may change from time to time according to the condition of the patient.
The Chief Adviser wanted to know if there was any need for any equipment, tools, medicines or anything else for the treatment.
The Director said that at the moment, everything necessary for the patients undergoing treatment is being provided by the government. Apart from this, the two equipment that were needed have been brought by the Singaporean medical team.
When the Chief Adviser asked for details of the casualties, Special Assistant Professor Md. Sayedur Rahman gave a detailed description of the incident and said that initially the burn patients were taken to hospitals near the scene. There, the doctors of the hospital provided first aid very quickly and sent almost all of them to the Burn Institute and the Combined Military Hospital. Immediately after the incident, the Director of the Burn Institute was asked by the ministry to be ready. All the service providers including doctors, nurses were ready and were able to provide quick medical care to about 30 burn patients who came to the emergency department together.
He also said that due to the rapid transfer of patients to other hospitals after first aid in about 10 hospitals, there was some confusion about the number of dead and injured patients at first. In addition, there were several remains that had to be identified through DNA profiling, which took some time.
Professor Saidur said that the lack of ambulances during the transfer of patients was clearly understood. The limitations of the country’s emergency healthcare have been visible through this accident.
The Chief Adviser ordered to immediately send a specific proposal on what to do in this regard and said that action would be taken soon.
The Chief Adviser emphasized on counseling to ensure the mental well-being of the families of the deceased and the injured in this incident and to overcome the trauma. He directed to take joint initiatives by involving the relevant experts in this regard. The Chief Advisor suggested including the families of all the deceased, the injured and the injured families, and everyone from Milestone School in this process.
In addition, the Chief Adviser directed the Director to take care of the close relatives of the burn patients during their stay in the hospital.
He said, ‘We are sincere and determined to ensure the best treatment for the patients.’
The Chief Adviser expressed his sincere thanks and gratitude to all the doctors and nurses involved in the treatment of patients in various hospitals. At the same time, he also thanked those from abroad who have come to Bangladesh’s side in this time of crisis.
Health Advisor Nurjahan Begum was present with the Chief Adviser during the hospital visit.
