Tuhin Shubhra Adhikary

Civil surgeons to seek limited magistracy powers

As the first-ever Civil Surgeon Conference begins today, the doctors are expected to seek limited powers of magistracy to take prompt action against illegal healthcare facilities.

3d ago

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.

4d 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.

5d 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.

1w 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.

1w 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
May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025

Civil surgeons to seek limited magistracy powers

As the first-ever Civil Surgeon Conference begins today, the doctors are expected to seek limited powers of magistracy to take prompt action against illegal healthcare facilities.

May 11, 2025
May 11, 2025

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.

May 10, 2025
May 10, 2025

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.

May 7, 2025
May 7, 2025

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.

May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025

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.

April 18, 2025
April 18, 2025

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.

April 11, 2025
April 11, 2025

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

Eighteen medical staff, including three doctors, provide services there

April 8, 2025
April 8, 2025

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.

April 7, 2025
April 7, 2025

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.

April 3, 2025
April 3, 2025

Patients suffer at understaffed Dhaka hospitals amid Eid

Riyad Hossain, who sustained severe injuries in an alleged mob beating, was taken to Kurmitola General Hospital by law enforcers on Sunday morning.