United Healthcare on Madani Avenue in Dhaka is conducting what the source describes as Bangladesh’s first robotic surgery. The procedure is being carried out on Monday, August 31, using the advanced Medbot Toumai Endoscopic Surgical Robot.

Professor Dr Rafiqus Saleheen and Professor Dr Shamsad Jahan, also known as Shelly, are leading the surgical effort. The report identifies them as leading surgeons and says the robot is assisting the operation.

The development is being viewed as a historic milestone for Bangladesh’s healthcare sector. The source provides no further details about the patient, the type of surgery, the outcome, or any subsequent clinical plans.