It was late in the afternoon of April 26 in 2021, just after 3pm, that Gulshan Thana police were called to a posh apartment block on a side street off Gulshan South Avenue, on Road 120. When they got there, they found Nusrat Jahan Tania, a resident of Cumilla, who was
Author: Amy Jannat, UNB
DMCH struggles to meet demand for healthcare
The rising cost of healthcare in Bangladesh poses a serious challenge for the general public, many of whom rely on government hospitals for affordable services. Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), along with facilities like Suhrawardy Hospital and the Dhaka Children's Hospital, is often the first line of care for a population
Hygiene in DMCH remains major concern
In Bangladesh, hospitals are places where patients think twice before visiting, due to numerous issues such as hygiene, food quality, overcrowding and ventilation. Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) ranks top among the facilities blamed for these issues. "I never think of visiting public hospitals in Bangladesh, let alone Dhaka Medical College Hospital,"
Short supply of medicines, syndicates rock DMCH
Dhaka Medical College Hospital, a cornerstone of Bangladesh's public healthcare system, now struggles with 'widespread' irregularities, including a severe shortage of medicines, leaving poor and middle-class patients without the proper care they desperately need. The hospital, consistently exceeding its bed capacity, is grappling with overcrowded wards and an overwhelming patient load,
Mismanagement, overcrowding plague DMCH
Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), one of Bangladesh's largest public healthcare facilities, is facing a severe crisis as mismanagement and overcrowding jeopardise patient care. With patient numbers nearly double the intended capacity, the hospital is struggling to provide adequate services, exposing critical issues that burden patients and their families. Upon entry, visitors