A Legacy of Love, Care & Community Healing

The Beginning of a Lifelong Commitment

In the heart of Chandeir, Gorpara Union, Manikganj, just 60 km from Dhaka, a dream began to take shape—a dream of accessible, compassionate healthcare for all. What started as a heartfelt initiative by one devoted family has now blossomed into a holistic development organization impacting thousands of lives.

Sahera Hasan Memorial Trust (SHMT) was founded in memory of loved ones, inspired by a vision to bring hope and healing to rural Bangladesh. At its core is Sahera Hasan Memorial Hospital (SHMH)—a 20-bed facility delivering specialized care, surgeries, women’s health services, and neonatal care to underserved communities.

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The Family Behind the Mission

What makes SHMT unique is its deeply personal origin. This trust is not run by distant boardrooms but by a close-knit family united by values of love, sacrifice, and service.

Here are some of the remarkable individuals who built this dream:

  • Prof. Dr. Rowshan Ara Begum, Chairperson – A visionary, educator, and role model whose unwavering dedication made the impossible possible.

  • Late Hosne Ara Dilu, Treasurer – The family matriarch who guided her siblings with strength and grace.

  • Mir Mohsin Ali, MD – Serving on the ground, four days a week, as the medical director in the village.

  • Late Mir Liakat Ali, a passionate coordinator who maintained lasting relationships with doctors and patients alike.

  • Other committed members: Mir Ahmed Ali Salam, Ferdousi Ara Begum, Mir Monsur Ali Samad, Mir Sobhan Ali Biplob, and Mir Omar Ali—each contributing tirelessly in their own way.

Together, they transformed personal loss into a platform for healing and community upliftment.

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Milestones and Growth

The History starts over 25 years ago....

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Since 1986

Founding Vision
Professor Dr. Rowshan Ara Begum’s dedication to free healthcare services in the village laid the foundation for Sahera Hasan Memorial Hospital. Her leadership and vision continue to guide the trust’s mission to provide accessible, high-quality medical care to the community.

1986

January 15, 2001

Specialist Services Launched

Sahera Hasan Memorial Hospital began hosting specialist doctors monthly for surgery, gynecology, and urology care. Dr. Md. Mustafizur Rahman Khan, Associate Professor at Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital, led surgical operations every 1st and 3rd Friday until 2009, setting a high standard for specialized car

January 15, 2001

March 20, 2008

Expansion of Surgical Expertise

Professor Dr. ABM Jamal from Dhaka Medical College Hospital took over surgical operations every 3rd Friday, enhancing the hospital’s capacity to handle complex procedures. Dr. Abdus Salam, a urologist from the Kidney Institute, Dhaka, began overseeing surgeries on the 1st Friday, ensuring continuity of high-quality care.

March 20, 2008

April 10, 2015

Sahera Hasan Midwifery Institute Established

The Sahera Hasan Midwifery Institute was founded, approved by the Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council. This four-story facility, complete with a hostel and lab-classroom, began training midwives to improve maternal and newborn care, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals to reduce maternal mortality.

April 10, 2015

May 3, 2019

International Collaboration and Training

The Australian DAK Foundation partnered with the hospital, training doctors in modern pelvic organ prolapse procedures. Over five visits, Dr. Barbara and her team equipped the gynecology unit to perform 5-6 prolapse surgeries weekly, enhancing the hospital’s ability to address critical women’s health issues.

May 3, 2019

Built with Support, Strengthened by Community

This journey would not be possible without the countless supporters and organizations who stood by SHMT:

Hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and NGOs like Monowara Hospital, Incepta, ACI, Opsonin, Reneta, Inner Wheel Club, Nuvista Pharma, and many more.

  • Individuals and families from the USA, UK, Australia, and beyond, whose generous donations have fueled our mission.

  • Rotary Club, for breast cancer camps and outreach programs.

 

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