According to the World Health Organization, there are about 29 million nurses worldwide, yet a global shortage of 4.5 million nurses could emerge by 2030. In Bangladesh, the ratio of doctors to nurses remains far below international standards, with 1.1 nurses per doctor instead of the recommended three. The country currently has 153,613 registered nurses, including midwives, compared to 123,853 doctors, 12,940 dentists, and 30,795 medical technologists.
Bangladesh has 6.6 nurses per 10,000 patients, significantly lower than Nepal’s 40.9 and the Maldives’ 50.2. Within South Asia, only Pakistan and Afghanistan have fewer nurses. Despite growing interest in nursing, the number of professionals remains insufficient to meet national demand. The Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council reports 464 nursing institutes and colleges, up from 87 in 2010, but only 44,858 nurses are employed in government service.
Experts suggest that focusing on specialized training in areas such as ICU and operating theater nursing could help Bangladesh tap into the global market for skilled nurses while strengthening its own healthcare system.
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