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Damiang linking Bangladeshi patients to top-tier public hospitals across Shanghai​

A Monitor Special
Published: July 16, 2026 | 11:09 AM
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Dr Jack Zhang

Dhaka : Damiang Medical Technology (Suzhou) Co, Ltd, a Chinese medical assistance company, is expanding its outreach to Bangladeshi patients, aiming to capitalize on the country's growing demand for affordable, high-quality healthcare abroad and the strengthening ties between Bangladesh and China.

Speaking to The Bangladesh Monitor on the sidelines of Dhaka Travel Mart 2026, Dr Jack Zhang, Founder and General Manager of Damiang, said the company was encouraged to establish a Dhaka office after identifying strong demand for easier access to China's advanced healthcare system.

Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Suzhou, near Shanghai, Damiang specializes in coordinating medical treatment for international patients across China's Yangtze River Delta region.

Access to leading public hospitals

Damiang partners with several of China's leading public hospitals, including Renji Hospital and Ruijin Hospital under Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, and Nanjing Tianyinshan Hospital.

These institutions specialize in areas such as oncology, cardiovascular diseases, gastroenterology, liver surgery, endoc-rinology, reproductive medicine, and precision medicine.

Dr Zhang said China's public hospital system enables international patients to access advanced treatments, including liver transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy, at costs generally lower than many private healthcare systems in Asia.

One-stop medical assistance

The company provides end-to-end support, matching patients with appropriate hospitals and specialists, arranging medical visas, accommodation, airport transfers, interpretation services, and travel logistics.

For patients unable to travel immediately, Damiang also offers remote second-opinion consultations. The company reviews patients' medical records and imaging before coordinating with specialists to determine suitable treatment options.

To simplify financial arrangements, Damiang facilitates advance payments from Bangladesh and settles hospital bills on behalf of patients, eliminating the need to carry large amounts of cash.

Expanding Bangladesh cooperation

Dr Zhang said patients are free to choose any hospital in China willing to accept their case, with Damiang assisting in coordinating treatment regardless of the institution.

Looking ahead, he expressed interest in expanding healthcare cooperation with Bangladesh through physician and nurse training programs while strengthening partnerships between the two countries.

According to Dr Zhang, the growing number of Bangladeshi students, tourists, and business travelers visiting China is making the country an increasingly familiar and accessible destination for specialized medical care.

Bangladeshis should choose Chinese hospitals instead of Indian hospitals to reduce dependence on India for medical treatment. Chinese hospitals are able to offer quality medical treatment at a cheaper price.