Healthcare Reform
Health sector weaknesses the budget must target
In the proposed FY2026-27 national budget, the Government of Bangladesh has allocated Tk 69,409 crore to the health sector, out of a total budget of Tk 9.38 lakh crore.
28 June 2026
A record health budget, but the challenge, as always, is execution
Bangladesh’s health sector has long advanced through a paradox. On the one hand, millions of people fall into financial hardship every year due to healthcare expenses
15 June 2026
Why family doctors could save thousands of lives
Bangladesh is facing a painful reminder of what happens when everyday healthcare is overlooked.
7 June 2026
Prioritise health sector reforms
Affordable, quality healthcare must be on the next government’s agenda
18 January 2026
Health sector reform: 33 proposals set for implementation
The Health Ministry has selected 33 recommendations from the Health Sector Reform Commission as it seeks to begin implementing the much-needed reform process in the country’s health system.
17 August 2025
Ways to tackle medical negligence and malpractice in Bangladesh
Bangladesh lacks a unified law addressing medical malpractice.
27 May 2025