Tuhin Shubhra Adhikary

Health reform: Commission proposes four national health support networks

The Health Sector Reform Commission has recommended building national networks for four vital healthcare support services to ensure the availability, quality, and coverage of health services.

6h ago

Hospitals, diagnostic centres: 95% pvt facilities running without renewed licences

Thousands of private hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres continue to operate without renewing licences due to lax monitoring by the authorities, raising serious concerns over patient safety and quality of treatment.

1d ago

Regulate diagnostic costs, launch social health insurance

The Health Sector Reform Commission has recommended creating a national “Essential Diagnostics List (EDL)” and setting fixed prices for diagnostic tests to improve quality and ensure cost-effectiveness in diagnostic services.

4d ago

Make primary healthcare free for everyone

The Health Sector Reform Commission has recommended that the government make primary healthcare its constitutional obligation and provide it free of cost to ensure universal access.

5d ago

First-ever civil surgeon conference on May 12-13

The government is going to organise the first-ever civil surgeon conference next month, aiming to facilitate direct dialogue between central authorities and top district-level health officials, as well as to strengthen coordination among various government agencies.

3w ago

Lifesaver on the Meghna: Floating hospital brings hope to char people in Chandpur

Eighteen medical staff, including three doctors, provide services there

1m ago

Health sector: ACC seeks work order details for Salman’s entities

The Anti-Corruption Commission has requested information from health authorities regarding any work orders issued over the past 16 years to entities owned by Salman F Rahman, a former adviser to the prime minister on private industry and investment.

1m ago

Maternal, neonatal care still a challenge

Despite notable progress in healthcare, Bangladesh continues to lag behind in ensuring essential maternal and child care, with a significant number of stillbirths and child deaths reported each year, health experts said.

1m ago
March 30, 2025
March 30, 2025

Easy ride home

Holidaymakers’ journeys have been relatively smooth this year, thanks to the extended vacation, staggered closures of garment factories, and improved traffic management, according to operators, officials, and experts.

March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025

Dhaka-Sylhet highway: Tk 17,000cr project falls short on road safety

Road safety and speed will remain compromised on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway even after the completion of its ongoing Tk 17,000 crore expansion, a recent audit report warns.

March 26, 2025
March 26, 2025

AC bus operators: Overcharging rampant ahead of Eid

Jannatul Ferdous usually travels to her village in Gaibandha in Al Hamra Paribahan from Dhaka. The AC bus operator charges Tk 1,200 per ticket.

March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025

Northerners may hit snags on roads this Eid holiday

People have started leaving Dhaka to celebrate Eid with their loved ones and their journeys have mostly been hassle-free.

March 24, 2025
March 24, 2025

Tuberculosis incidence in Bangladesh: WHO’s 2025 targets remain a far cry

The target for 2025 is a 50 percent reduction in tuberculosis incidence rate compared to that of 2015.

March 13, 2025
March 13, 2025

Kidney cases far outstrip doctors and facilities

Only 35 government hospitals offer kidney dialysis at a relatively low cost, while there are just 350 specialist doctors for treating the tens of thousands of patients.

March 10, 2025
March 10, 2025

Jamuna Rail Bridge to cost passengers extra

With Bangladesh Railway (BR) set to fully open the newly constructed Jamuna Railway Bridge on March 18, train fares for routes using the bridge will increase from the following day.

March 9, 2025
March 9, 2025

Doctors awaiting promotions: Govt creating 7,000 supernumerary posts

The government is set to create supernumerary posts to accommodate over 7,000 government doctors and medical college teachers who have been awaiting promotion.

March 7, 2025
March 7, 2025

More trips, coaches and digital payment under consideration: new metro rail chief

The metro rail authority is considering several measures to improve services and simplify the ticketing system as passenger numbers rise rapidly.

March 7, 2025
March 7, 2025

Teacher crisis plagues public medical colleges

43pc posts lie vacant; colleges built during AL rule worse off