Bangladesh healthcare system

We need an efficient healthcare system

Unimplemented health budget remains a major concern
1 June 2025, 07:05 AM

Why Bangladeshis flee for medical treatment, and how to stop it

In 2023, there was a 48 percent spike in the number of outgoing Bangladeshi patients compared to the previous year.
8 March 2025, 02:00 AM

Fix persistent shortages of medical college teachers

Students must not suffer because of bureaucratic problems
7 March 2025, 16:00 PM

Teacher crisis is hurting medical colleges

Government must remove systemic barriers for the sake of quality healthcare
22 February 2024, 08:12 AM

We must do more to prevent pneumonia

Worrying statistics from Shishu Hospital serve as a wake-up call
26 December 2023, 06:49 AM

What’s happening at the Holy Family Hospital?

Ensure good governance to improve the services of this once-famous hospital
27 June 2023, 05:00 AM

Victims of a rotten healthcare system

The time has come now to question these malpractices and demand the much-needed reforms in our healthcare system.
25 June 2023, 17:00 PM

Let's fix primary healthcare first

Lack of career growth opportunities in upazila and rural areas, as well as concerns about personal safety and security, contribute to the reluctance of healthcare professionals to work there.
7 April 2023, 03:00 AM

Why we must adopt value-based healthcare

The fee-for-service model, in which providers unfairly charge patients for each and every service, has become an anathema for those seeking healthcare.
20 March 2023, 02:00 AM

Patient Referral System: Still elusive after all these years

In 2014, then health minister Mohammad Nasim at an event in Rangpur Medical College Hospital officially announced the inception of a patient referral system for Rangpur division.
23 January 2023, 01:00 AM

Spare a thought for patients with rare diseases

They are being undone by misdiagnosis, lack of awareness, and limited treatment options
26 December 2022, 05:54 AM

Why Bangladesh should invest in health information technology

Bangladesh falls short in leadership and commitment to improving the healthcare system.
30 November 2022, 18:06 PM

Take steps to better fight pneumonia

Vaccination, early detection and availability of antibiotics can prevent deaths
13 November 2022, 02:09 AM

A hospital without hygiene is the opposite of healthcare

Authorities must ensure minimum standards in all health facilities
31 August 2022, 17:44 PM

Drives against unauthorised hospitals, clinics to resume Monday

Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) is going resume its drives against unregistered hospitals and clinics from tomorrow (August 29, 2022) after a three-month break.
28 August 2022, 10:23 AM