To facilitate hassle-free, world-class medical services for apparel exporters, a special "Privilege Card" from Singapore's renowned Mount Elizabeth Hospital was officially launched for the members of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and their families.
The card was unveiled at a joint ceremony organized by BGMEA and Mount Elizabeth Hospital at a city hotel on Sunday, according to a press release issued on Monday.
The launch follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on December 10, 2025, between BGMEA and Parkway Hospitals Singapore (now IHH Healthcare Singapore), under the leadership and initiative of BGMEA Directors Shah Rayeed Chowdhury and Nafis-Ud-Doula.
Speaking at the event, BGMEA Director Shah Rayeed Chowdhury said, "We are delighted that the CEO of Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore, has joined us in person, demonstrating their utmost commitment to BGMEA members.
Through this card, BGMEA general members and their families will receive direct VIP status, special corporate discounts, and top priority within Singapore's world-class medical network, completely by passing any middleman or bureaucratic delays, said Shah Rayeed Chowdhury.
He added that this initiative is part of the current board's ongoing and relentless efforts to ensure the overall welfare of its members.
Yong Yih Ming, Chief Executive Officer of Mount Elizabeth Hospital, expressed his pride in partnering with a leading trade organization like BGMEA. "Through this Privilege Card, BGMEA members and their families can access advanced and specialized healthcare services in Singapore with premium convenience, comfort, and top priority," he said.
Zahid Hasan Khan, Director of Mount Elizabeth Hospital Singapore (Bangladesh Office), detailed the scope of benefits under the new card.
Under the privilege facility, BGMEA members and their dependents will enjoy special corporate discounts on various fixed medical packages, including Executive Health Screenings.
Other exclusive benefits include- 24-hour dedicated emergency hotline access, highest priority in medical visa processing and specialist appointments, complimentary airport pickup from Singapore’s Changi Airport to the hospital, free medical care planning, consultations, and institutional support.
The launching ceremony was also attended by IHH Healthcare Country Manager (Bangladesh, China, and Myanmar) Jack Tan; BGMEA Director Joarder Mohammed Hosne Quamar Alam, among others were present in the event.