Public hospitals in Old Dhaka are facing significant operational challenges, with mismanagement and service gaps hindering patient care. A three-part investigative series by The Business Standard highlights the situation at Dhaka Mohanagar General Hospital.
Although the hospital has tripled its bed capacity, it has failed to increase its workforce accordingly. The facility is currently plagued by vacant positions, a lack of specialist doctors, and underutilized infrastructure, leading to a decline in the quality of services provided.