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Najmul, Mehidy To Get Same Treatment As Neymar, Di Maria; Big Upgrade For BAN Players

Soumyajit Dutta

Bangladesh Cricket to get major overhaul [Source: @BCBtigers/X.com]Bangladesh Cricket to get major overhaul [Source: @BCBtigers/X.com]

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to introduce major changes in the medical support system for its players. For years, the board has faced delays and uncertainty due to visa complications while sending cricketers abroad for treatment.

To address the issue, the BCB’s medical department has proposed a new model that will categorise players into different groups for medical support. Each category will be assigned a specific destination country and hospital for treatment. In cases of serious injury or special requirements, exceptions will be made to send players elsewhere.

Aspetar Hospital at the Heart of Bangladesh’s Medical Overhaul

At the centre of the plan is Qatar’s world-renowned Aspetar Hospital, a FIFA-accredited medical facility and an International Olympic Committee (IOC) research centre. FIFA declared it a “Medical Centre of Excellence” in 2009, while the IOC recognised it in 2014 for its research on sports injuries and athlete health.

Aspetar has treated some of the world’s top athletes, including Neymar, Ángel Di María, Mo Farah, and Yaya Touré. Bangladeshi players are also familiar with the facility, Mohammad Saifuddin, Abhishek Das, and Ashiqur Zaman have all received treatment there in the past.

Beyond overseas care, the BCB also wants to strengthen medical support at home. Plans are in place to set up a “mini medical unit” inside the Mirpur Academy building. Currently, medical services are run from the BCB headquarters, but players cannot access the unit during matches due to anti-corruption restrictions. 

Mini Medical Unit in Mirpur to Boost Local Rehabilitation

The new facility, located near the gym and academy grounds, will make rehabilitation quicker and more efficient, according to the medical department. BCB president Aminul Islam has already established contact with Aspetar authorities. Discussions are ongoing to bring in specialists from Qatar to train local physiotherapists. 

Dr. Monzur Alam, head of the BCB medical department, told a local media outlet, Bangla News 24 that, “We don’t just want treatment abroad, we want to ensure primary medical care for players in Mirpur itself. For this, we will use modern equipment including ultrasound. At the same time, there are plans to bring in Aspetar’s specialist doctors to train local medical professionals.”

This initiative marks a new chapter in Bangladesh cricket’s medical system. With access to world-class facilities and advanced rehabilitation, the BCB aims to extend players’ careers, reduce injury risks, and modernise recovery methods.