Bangladesh’s medical research budget is a tiny US$1.82 million — about $0.01 per person per year. Meanwhile, neighbouring India spends over $283 million; Sri Lanka

An incident in Sherpur where a doctor ordered a patient to leave over a respectful address might seem small—but such moments reflect a larger crisis: Bangladeshi doctors are overworked, stressed, and under-trained in emotional care. Empathy and compassion training could be the lifeline we urgently need.

Bangladesh now has over 1,300 ICU beds built, many gathering dust while patients wait and die. Smart ICUs—using remote doctors to support understaffed districts—can wake up these idle resources, improve access, and bridge the critical care gap.

Bangladesh’s private hospitals are earning more than ever, yet trust in them is at an all-time low. With $5 billion spent abroad annually on healthcare, the question is clear: are we prioritising profits over patients?

Bangladeshis spend $4–5 billion every year seeking healthcare abroad, largely because of trust issues—not a lack of skilled doctors. By promoting our better-performing doctors and making their excellence visible, we can save billions, rebuild trust, and turn Bangladesh into a destination for quality healthcare.

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