As excitement builds ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a government doctor in Patuakhali has come up with a unique way to celebrate his support for Argentina, offering special discounts on medical consultations for fellow fans.
Dr. Saiful Islam Rony, a medical officer at Mirzaganj Upazila Health Complex, announced that Argentina supporters will enjoy reduced consultation fees throughout the World Cup period at his private chamber.
In a Facebook post shared on Sunday, the doctor said patients who support the South American football giants will receive treatment at half the regular consultation fee. Those who visit his chamber wearing an Argentina jersey on the national team`s match days will not have to pay any consultation fee at all.
The announcement quickly attracted attention online as football fans across Bangladesh prepare to follow the world`s biggest sporting event, which begins on June 11.
According to Dr. Rony, the initiative is meant to combine the joy of football with a positive community gesture. He said sports have the power to bring people together and create friendships beyond borders.
In addition to discounted consultations, he said Argentina supporters may also receive special reductions on certain medical services when needed.
The doctor encouraged fans to enjoy the World Cup while also paying attention to their health, saying the campaign is intended to spread both sporting enthusiasm and public awareness.
This is not the first such initiative in Patuakhali. Earlier, Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman, an assistant professor of anesthesiology at Patuakhali Medical College Hospital and a pain management specialist, announced a similar offer for Argentina supporters.
Dr. Habibur said patients visiting his chamber at Greenview Hospital while wearing an Argentina jersey during the World Cup would receive a 50 percent discount on consultation fees. Under the offer, supporters would pay Tk 300 instead of the regular Tk 600 fee.
The announcements reflect the strong passion for football in Bangladesh, where support for Argentina remains especially visible whenever the World Cup approaches.
