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Syed Abdul Hamid 

Syed Abdul Hamid is professor at the Institute of Health Economics, University of Dhaka.

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Why values-based education is crucial for our youth

14 January 2026, 12:00 PM
Human life is not a calm, still lake; rather, it is a vast and often storm-tossed sea. In this sea, favourable winds sometimes blow, while at other times sudden cyclones disrupt everything and throw life off course.
14 January 2026, 12:00 PM
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Budget increases alone cannot fix public healthcare

22 December 2025, 04:00 AM
Government allocation for Bangladesh’s health sector has long been inadequate, compounded by weak implementation mechanisms. As a result, our out-of-pocket (OOP) payments for healthcare continue to rise, and access to quality services is becoming increasingly difficult for millions of citizens.
22 December 2025, 04:00 AM
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Antimicrobial resistance threatens to collapse our health system

12 December 2025, 03:00 AM
This crisis is pushing us dangerously close to a pre-antibiotic era.
12 December 2025, 03:00 AM
Can BIDA unlock Bangladesh’s API potential?

Can BIDA unlock Bangladesh’s API potential?

7 October 2025, 05:00 AM
If the government extends tariff concessions, tax incentives, and technology transfer support to investors, many initial obstacles can be overcome.
7 October 2025, 05:00 AM
Dengue in hospital

The battle against dengue needs collective action

15 September 2025, 06:00 AM
Dengue is a reflection of our mismanagement, negligence, and failure to uphold responsibilities.
15 September 2025, 06:00 AM
Pharma industry

Pharma must collaborate with academia to thrive in post-LDC era

14 August 2025, 02:00 AM
Bangladeshi pharmaceuticals industry will face challenges after LDC graduation.
14 August 2025, 02:00 AM
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How aggressive drug marketing can be curbed

7 August 2025, 04:00 AM
The National Drug Policy of 1982 enabled Bangladesh to achieve self-sufficiency in pharmaceutical production.
7 August 2025, 04:00 AM
Child nutrition

Addressing the crisis of child malnutrition in Bangladesh

28 July 2025, 06:00 AM
Child nutrition begins in the womb and remains critical through the first two years of life.
28 July 2025, 06:00 AM
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Unveiling the hidden truths of Bangladesh’s public health sector

The second hidden reality is the monetised cost of wastage within the public health system.
3 July 2025, 11:30 AM
A blueprint for health reform in Bangladesh

A blueprint for health reform in Bangladesh

The Health Sector Reform Commission recommends establishing a national health emergency service network for swift responses in crises.
18 June 2025, 03:00 AM
Health budget

What we expect from a people-centric health budget

We must strongly advocate for a people-centric health budget.
1 June 2025, 06:00 AM
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How young citizens of Bangladesh can transform the future of its healthcare

Students are uniquely positioned to act as catalysts for transformation.
26 May 2025, 06:14 AM
Politicisation of healthcare sector

The silent emergency: Politicisation of our healthcare sector

The erosion of trust in doctors is creating crisis for the healthcare sector.
8 May 2025, 04:00 AM
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