Home
+
Published : 04 Jun 2026, 07:37 PM
Bangladesh is set for a nationwide overhaul of rural healthcare, with all Upazila health complexes to be expanded from 50 beds to 101-bed hospitals.
The decision was announced in a memorandum signed by Jalal Uddin Mohammad Rumi, director (administration) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), on Thursday.
According to the memorandum, the move followed a directive from the prime minister.
In line with the decision, representative teams from the Public Works Department (PWD) and other relevant offices and institutions will visit Upazila health complexes across the country.
The memorandum requested all relevant authorities to extend full cooperation to the inspection teams and take the necessary measures during their visits.
At a press conference held at his office at the health ministry on Jun 3, the minister said 492 Upazila health complexes across the country are currently operating as 50-bed facilities.
“These hospitals will be upgraded to 101-bed facilities in phases. In Upazilas where 100-bed hospitals already exist, new buildings will be constructed where necessary,” he said.
The minister said additional manpower and medical equipment would be provided alongside the increased bed capacity.
“Work is being advanced in coordination with the relevant ministries to implement the plan,” he said.
He also said 200-bed specialised children's hospitals are being established in five divisional cities.
“These hospitals are planned to become operational within the next six months. Necessary manpower and modern medical facilities will be ensured there,” the minister added.
