Healthcare

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Health

Govt extends VAT exemptions to support industries, mitigate public health concerns

The measure is expected to help reduce the cost of healthcare infrastructure

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Health

Doctors in limbo, patients in peril as dysfunction grips public hospitals

File photo of Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum. Photo: UNB
Health

2 new hospitals planned for Hathazari, Karnaphuli: Health adviser

Jahangir speaking at the Civil Surgeon Conference-2025 on 13 May. Photo: Collected
Health

Govt committed to ensuring safety of healthcare providers: Home adviser

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Health

Reform commission for modern salary structure for healthcare providers

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

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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