Syed Abdul Hamid 

When it comes to our healthcare sector, the BNP government faces the dual challenge of meeting the high public expectations set by its election manifesto while ensuring that the existing system delivers tangible benefits immediately.

In line with its electoral commitment, the BNP government has initiated steps to introduce the national e-Health Card by June this year.

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.

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.

This crisis is pushing us dangerously close to a pre-antibiotic era.

If the government extends tariff concessions, tax incentives, and technology transfer support to investors, many initial obstacles can be overcome.

Dengue is a reflection of our mismanagement, negligence, and failure to uphold responsibilities.

Bangladeshi pharmaceuticals industry will face challenges after LDC graduation.

The National Drug Policy of 1982 enabled Bangladesh to achieve self-sufficiency in pharmaceutical production.

Child nutrition begins in the womb and remains critical through the first two years of life.

The second hidden reality is the monetised cost of wastage within the public health system.

The Health Sector Reform Commission recommends establishing a national health emergency service network for swift responses in crises.

We must strongly advocate for a people-centric health budget.

Students are uniquely positioned to act as catalysts for transformation.

The erosion of trust in doctors is creating crisis for the healthcare sector.