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Despite years of discussion, critical reforms remain unimplemented, leaving government hospitals unable to improve service quality. Photo: TBS

Thoughts

Towards a transformative framework for health financing in Bangladesh

Support staff giving care to a critically ill patient at the Intensive Care Unit of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital. The Photo was taken recently.Photo: Mumit M

Supplement

Health sector needs visionary leadership to improve services

Why we need an ‘emergency response programme’ in the health sector

Thoughts

Why we need an ‘emergency response programme’ in the health sector

Illustration: TBS

Budget

Typical health budget offers no surprise

Dr Syed Abdul Hamid. Sketch: TBS

Analysis

People's physical, financial losses increasing with temp rise

Sketch: TBS

Thoughts

Financing healthcare when social insurance is not an option

Photo: TBS

Supplement

How to rein in out-of-pocket expenses as Bangladesh aims for universal health coverage