Health Sector of Bangladesh

Photo: TBS
Supplement

51 years of independence: State of our public health

Our healthcare system has indeed been significantly improved over the five decades, yet, quality and equality in healthcare is yet to be achieved

The Covid-19 pandemic has made the government realise that more needs to be done to ensure quality healthcare for all. Photo: Mumit M
Panorama

Why we need public-private partnerships in healthcare

Illustration: TBS
Panorama

‘In no other country are hospitals and diagnostic centres separate entities’

Many don’t take medical care as out-of-pocket spending keeps rising
Health

Many don’t take medical care as out-of-pocket spending keeps rising

Newborn babies in incubators at the paediatric ward of Mohammadpur Fertility Services and Training Centre. The photo was taken on Sunday. Photo: Mumit M
Health

Fertility hospital sets example in serving poor amid pandemic

Dr Shagufa Anwar. Illustration: TBS
Thoughts

Bangladesh’s healthcare must start thinking NEW

Health, education neglected yet again
Budget

Health, education neglected yet again

File Photo: Mumit M/TBS.
Health

Graft takes root as medical mafias remain untouched

Coronavirus ICU in Dhaka
Budget

Health sector reforms are overdue. That must begin with budget

Representational image
Health

Bangladesh’s 2018 out-of-pocket healthcare spending second highest in S Asia

Sakib B Amin, Shafiun N Shimul, and Shamim Ahmed
Thoughts

Boost health sector by reallocating budget share of energy

‘Megaprojects, health sector should get boost in budget’
Interviews

‘Megaprojects, health sector should get boost in budget’

Important health projects stuck in green pages for years
Health

Important health projects stuck in green pages for years