Healthcare

Professor Dr Md Sayedur Rahman, special assistant to the chief adviser for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfarem speaks at a stakeholder meeting at a hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka, on 2 May 2025. Photo: TBS
Health

Govt to appoint graduate pharmacists in public hospitals for improved healthcare

The current state of public healthcare facilities offers little promise of progress, largely due to policymakers’ poor grasp of the sector. Photo: TBS
Thoughts

The systemic failures plaguing the healthcare sector in Bangladesh

Reform commission to propose global-standard hospitals to curb medical tourism
Health

Reform commission to propose global-standard hospitals to curb medical tourism

The potential of telemedicine remains largely untapped in the country. Photo: Courtesy
Panorama

Soowgood: A step closer to perfecting telemedicine in Bangladesh?

Infographic: TBS
Health

8 projects on cards to fix urgent medicine shortage, ensure health staffers' salaries

Infograph: TBS
Health

Health reform commission to propose free primary healthcare for all

A China Eastern Airlines aircraft and a Shanghai Airlines aircraft are seen in Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, following the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, China June 4, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
Bangladesh

China Eastern Airlines to operate Ctg-Kunming flights to help Bangladeshis access Chinese healthcare

By analysing a patient’s genetic makeup, medical history, and current health, AI can recommend tailor-made treatment plans Photo: Reuters
Thoughts

AI in healthcare: Empowering doctors, enhancing patient care

92% want more govt spending on healthcare to reduce out-of-pocket expenses: BBS survey
Health

92% want more govt spending on healthcare to reduce out-of-pocket expenses: BBS survey

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

14 Bangladeshi patients being sent to China for advanced treatment on 10 March 2025. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

China opens door for Bangladeshi patients amid Indian visa curbs

Primary healthcare is the cornerstone of an effective health system. Photo: TBS
Thoughts

Reforms to reshape Bangladesh’s healthcare

Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan spoke at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy on 4 March. Photo: BSS
Health

Govt to hire 2,000 more doctors through Public Service Commission: Rizwana