Bangladesh Begins Robotic Rehabilitation for Neurological Patients

Bangladesh is set to usher in a new era in the rehabilitation of patients with paralysis and long-term neurological disorders. Beginning Thursday, July 10, a pilot program will launch at the country’s first Robotic Rehabilitation Center, located within the Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) Super Specialized Hospital.

The center is equipped with a total of 62 robots, including 22 artificial intelligence (AI)-powered machines. These advanced systems are capable of delivering precise physiotherapy, neurological rehabilitation, and long-term medical services tailored to the condition of each patient.

Established with technical assistance from China, the center has been developed to meet global standards and provide cutting-edge, precision-based rehabilitation services. A post on the official Facebook page of the Chief Adviser confirmed the development on Wednesday, July 9.

According to Assistant Press Secretary Suchismita Tithi, citing official sources, the Chinese government donated robotic equipment worth approximately BDT 200 million for the project. Technologically, this center is set to become one of the most advanced robotic rehabilitation centers in South Asia and will mark a transformative milestone in Bangladesh’s medical landscape. Services will be provided to patients suffering from strokes, paralysis, neurological dysfunction, chronic pain, nerve injuries, frozen shoulder, post-accident complications, and various other physical impairments requiring complex rehabilitation. Notably, those injured during the mass uprising in July who are still suffering from long-term physical complications will be treated at the center free of charge.

BMU authorities stated that, as part of the preparatory phase, a team of seven biomedical engineers from China has already trained 27 Bangladeshi doctors and physiotherapists. Once the trained personnel gain sufficient experience and the required protocols are completed, the center will be fully operational. The facility will not be limited to select patients only—under a planned policy framework, services will gradually be made available to the general public. Efforts will also be made to keep treatment costs within the financial reach of patients.

Once operational, the center will mark Bangladesh’s entry into a new chapter of modern, technology-driven rehabilitation medicine. For those suffering from paralysis and long-term health conditions, it represents not only a technological advancement but also a renewed beacon of hope.