1. Why Bangladeshi patients choose India
Proximity, Bengali-language support, and high-volume cardiac, cancer, and transplant programmes in Delhi NCR make India the primary destination for families from Dhaka and across Bangladesh.
Accredited hospitals
Apollo, Medanta, Max, Fortis, BLK-Max, Artemis, Manipal, and Narayana — JCI/NABH tertiary care.
BDT quotes
Itemised USD and BDT before you fly from Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Rajshahi, and Khulna.
Short waits
Cardiac, oncology, and joint replacement can usually start within days of arrival.
Bengali on the ward
Support in Bengali and English for consent and discharge.
2. Bangladesh travel snapshot
Who this page is for
This country hub is written for Bangladesh citizens in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Rajshahi, and Khulna who want a hospital-agreed plan in Delhi NCR before they buy tickets. Families comparing Singapore, Thailand, or Europe use these BDT figures as a planning baseline — not a final bill.
What SI GlobalMedCare includes
- Written specialist opinion and itemised estimate within 24–48 hours
- Hospital visa invitation letter for IVAC centres in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Rajshahi, and Khulna
- Attendant (MX) visa checklist for up to two caregivers
- Flight routing from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Delhi (DEL T3)
- Airport pickup and guest house near the treating hospital
- Bengali interpretation during rounds, consent, and discharge
- Stay notes: Bengali meals and kitchen-equipped guest houses near hospital campuses
- Tele follow-up after you return to Bangladesh
Usually not in the surgical package
- International airfare and excess baggage
- Tourism, shopping, or extra hotel nights after discharge
- Unplanned ICU / extra implants beyond the agreed estimate
- Donor extra tests for transplant cases (quoted separately)
Send these reports on WhatsApp
- Passport bio page of patient and attendants
- Latest OPD / discharge notes from doctors in Bangladesh
- Blood tests, CT/MRI/echo (share DICOM or clear photos)
- Current medication list and known allergies
Coordination timeline
- Day 0 — share reports from Dhaka (or anywhere in Bangladesh)
- Day 1–2 — opinion + BDT/USD estimate
- Day 2–3 — invitation letter issued
- Visa window — 3 to 7 working days with a hospital invitation letter
- Arrival — DEL T3 pickup, admission, Bengali coordinator on the floor
Payment & BDT
Hospitals collect in INR, cards, or USD transfer. We convert every line to BDT so relatives in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Rajshahi, and Khulna can plan. Airport and hospital desks exchange cash; keep some USD/INR for the first 48 hours.
3. Hospitals in this folder
4. Treatment pages
5. Costs in USD and BDT
| Procedure | USD | BDT | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) | $4,500 - $6,500 | ৳ 540,000 - ৳ 780,000 | 7 - 10 Days |
| Surgical Tumor Resection | $3,500 - $6,500 | ৳ 420,000 - ৳ 780,000 | 5 - 8 Days |
| Kidney Transplant (Living Donor) | $11,000 - $14,000 | ৳ 1,320,000 - ৳ 1,680,000 | 12 - 15 Days |
| Living Donor Liver Transplant | $24,000 - $30,000 | ৳ 2,880,000 - ৳ 3,600,000 | 20 - 25 Days |
| Total Knee Replacement (Single) | $3,800 - $5,200 | ৳ 456,000 - ৳ 624,000 | 5 - 7 Days |
| IVF Cycle (Basic) | $2,500 - $3,500 | ৳ 300,000 - ৳ 420,000 | 15 - 20 Days |
6. Medical visa
Bangladeshi patients apply for an Indian Medical Visa (M-Visa) at IVAC with an official hospital invitation letter. Up to two attendants travel on MX visas.
Bangladesh passport (6+ months validity), hospital invitation letter, local medical reports, NID copy, photos, and proof of funds.
7. Travel from Dhaka
Direct flights from Dhaka to Delhi take about 2 hours 30 minutes on Biman Bangladesh, IndiGo, and Air India. Pickup at DEL Terminal 3. Bengali meals and kitchen-equipped guest houses near hospital campuses.
Patient notes
"When my mother was diagnosed in Chittagong, SI GlobalMedCare arranged BLK-Max in 24 hours and issued our visa invitation letter."
— Rafiqul Islam, Chittagong (BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital)
"Urgent bypass at Fortis Escorts — a Bengali coordinator stayed with us through ICU and discharge."
— Nusrat Jahan, Dhaka (Fortis Escorts Heart Institute)
8. FAQs for Bangladeshi patients
How do Bangladeshi patients get an Indian medical visa for medical treatment in India?
With a hospital invitation letter, IVAC Medical Visa processing is typically 3–7 working days. Bangladeshi patients apply for an Indian Medical Visa (M-Visa) at IVAC with an official hospital invitation letter. Up to two attendants travel on MX visas. SI GlobalMedCare requests the hospital invitation letter after the specialist accepts the file.
Can family from Bangladesh travel as medical attendants?
Usually up to two attendants travel on MX / attendant visas using the same hospital invitation. We list passport copies needed from Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Rajshahi, and Khulna.
Will someone speak Bengali in Delhi?
Yes. Case managers work in Bengali and English on WhatsApp, consent, ward rounds and discharge for Bangladeshi families.
How long is the journey from Dhaka to Delhi?
Direct flights from Dhaka to Delhi take about 2 hours 30 minutes on Biman Bangladesh, IndiGo, and Air India. Typical fare band: $200 - $350. We meet you at IGI Terminal 3.
Are costs for medical treatment in India shown in BDT?
Hospital bills are INR or USD. Every estimate we send also shows BDT so relatives in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Rajshahi, and Khulna can plan. ICU overruns and implants are listed separately.
Which Delhi hospitals treat Bangladeshi patients?
Apollo Delhi, Medanta Gurugram, Artemis, Fortis Escorts, Max Saket, BLK-Max, Manipal Dwarka and Narayana — matched to the diagnosis, not a slogan.
How do I start a case from Bangladesh?
WhatsApp reports to +91 7289892654 or use the form on this hub. You receive a written opinion and BDT/USD estimate, then the visa letter.
Is SI GlobalMedCare owned by the hospitals?
No. We are an independent facilitator. Treatment decisions stay with licensed hospital doctors.