DHAKA, Feb 20, 2024 (BSS) - Surgeons at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical

University (BSMMU) have successfully separated the conjoined twins Nava and
Nova after over a 13-hour surgery today.

"The operation of conjoined twins Nava and Nova has been successful . . . it
needs around Taka one crore for performing this operation in India and any
other countries," Health and Family Welfare Minister Professor Dr Samanta Lal
Sen told a press conference at BSMMU after the surgery, a press release said.

"Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has borne the expenses of the operation of the
twins," he added.

The health minister said Bangladesh has made milestone progress in the health
sector as physicians of the country have successfully performed rare and
complex operation in recent times.