Founded: 2019
City: Chandpur
Chandpur Medical College (CMC) in Bangladesh, established in 2019, functions using the Chandpur Sadar Hospital as a temporary campus while working towards building a permanent site, though its construction faces hurdles with land selection in marshy areas, making it a developing government medical institution for MBBS education, known for local health awareness activities.
Key Information:
- Establishment: Started functioning on January 10, 2019.
- Status: A government medical college, part of a larger project that also includes a Nursing College.
- Temporary Campus: Currently operates from Chandpur Sadar Hospital.
- Permanent Campus: A site was selected near the Dakatia River, but land development faces issues due to marshy conditions and high landfill costs, with concerns about land speculation.
- Activities: The college's local committee actively organizes health awareness events with organizations like WHO.
- Location: Chandpur District, near the confluence of the Padma and Meghna rivers, known for its Hilsha fish.
In Summary: Chandpur Medical College is a newer government medical institution in Bangladesh, progressing in stages with temporary facilities while planning its permanent campus, and is involved in community health initiatives.
