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China to Gift 1,000-Bed Hospital to Bangladesh
News Desk
April 14, 2025
China to gift 1,000-bed hospital in Rangpur, Bangladesh, and robotic physiotherapy unit for injured patients.
China to gift 1,000-bed hospital in Rangpur, Bangladesh, and robotic physiotherapy unit for injured patients.
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