Health Minister Sardar Shakhawat Hossain Bakul announced that all 50-bed hospitals in the country’s upazilas will gradually be upgraded to 100-bed facilities. He said the government is working tirelessly to ensure quality healthcare reaches rural communities. The minister made the announcement during an unannounced visit to the Rajair Upazila Health Complex in Madaripur on Monday, May 11, 2026.

During the visit, the minister inspected the emergency department, male and female wards, operation theater, storeroom, and outpatient section. He reviewed medical services, patient attendance, medicine supply, and the duties of doctors and nurses. He also spoke with patients and their relatives to gather feedback on service quality and urged doctors to be more attentive to patients.

Sardar Shakhawat Hossain Bakul assured that necessary steps will be taken to further improve the services at Rajair Upazila Health Complex and mentioned that the government is implementing long-term plans for the overall development of the health sector.