Protesters, including students and locals, once again blocked the Barishal–Kuakata Highway on Sunday, demanding an end to mismanagement in the healthcare sector, particularly at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College and other public hospitals nationwide. Gathering in Nothullabad, demonstrators accused hospital syndicates of depriving ordinary citizens of proper treatment, leading to harassment and suffering for patients and their families. They vowed to continue the Barishal blockade until irregularities in the health sector are addressed. The protest has now entered its 14th day, with no visible action from authorities.

Bangladesh has recorded three new dengue-related deaths in the past 24 hours — two women aged 60 and 13, and a 23-year-old man. Additionally, 325 patients were hospitalized with dengue fever during the same period. According to the Directorate General of Health Services, new admissions included 66 in Barishal Division (excluding city corporations), 95 in Dhaka city, 49 in other parts of Dhaka Division, 54 in Chattogram Division, 41 in Rajshahi Division, 14 in Khulna Division, and six in Mymensingh Division. The total dengue death toll this year has reached 98.

Health Services Division Secretary Saidur Rahman has said that job security in public hospitals often results in patients not receiving adequate services. He stressed that positive reforms in hospital management could remove barriers to quality care. He called for a structured approach to improving healthcare and urged all health sector stakeholders to implement a three-month action plan to deliver tangible improvements for patients.

From 8 AM Thursday to 8 AM Friday, 190 patients infected with dengue fever transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes were admitted to hospitals, bringing the total number of hospitalizations this year to 23,410. The Directorate General of Health Services reported no deaths in the last 24 hours, though 95 dengue-related deaths have occurred this year. The affected regions in the past day include 40 patients in Barisal division, 50 in Chittagong, 42 in Dhaka South, 21 in Dhaka North, 27 in Dhaka outskirts, 7 in Khulna, and 3 in Mymensingh. July saw the highest number of deaths—41—in a single month.

The government has announced that no new specialized hospitals will be built in Dhaka, with plans instead to construct three such hospitals outside the capital using foreign funding.

Dr. Sayedur Rahman, Special Assistant Professor at the Ministry of Health, stated that this decision is part of a broader strategy to decentralize the healthcare system. Efforts will also be made to strengthen primary healthcare facilities at the union and ward levels across the country.

In this decentralized model, Upazila, District, and Divisional Hospitals will serve as referral centers.

Additionally, a plan is in place to recruit 3,000 new doctors by September, according to a health advisor. The ministry will also propose the formation of a Specialized Pay Board for healthcare workers to boost motivation and performance across the sector.

An eight-year-old student injured in the recent aircraft crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara has been discharged from the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. Dr. Shawon Bin Rahman confirmed that second-grade student Shreya Ghosh was released after her condition improved. So far, nine injured students have been discharged, with 28 others still receiving treatment. All patients are reportedly showing signs of recovery, and discharged students will receive ongoing treatment as needed.

Bangladesh has reported one new COVID-19 death and one confirmed case in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The deceased was a male aged between 21 and 30. A total of 48 samples were tested, resulting in a positivity rate of 2.08%. So far in 2025, the country has recorded 30 deaths and 720 infections from COVID-19.

In the 24-hour period from 8 AM Tuesday to 8 AM Wednesday, two more people have died from dengue fever, raising the death toll to 81 this year. Of these, 39 deaths occurred in July alone. During the same period, 386 patients were admitted to hospitals nationwide with dengue symptoms. So far, 20,702 dengue patients have been hospitalized this year. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) provides data on dengue patients admitted to hospitals, but many dengue sufferers are treated in private clinics or doctor chambers, meaning some cases go unreported in official government figures.

Professor Dr. Nasir Uddin, Director of the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute, has confirmed that alongside physical treatment, the mental well-being of patients hospitalized with burn injuries from the recent plane crash is being given utmost priority.

Currently, 33 burn patients are admitted to the hospital. Among them, three are in the ICU in critical condition. Eight patients fall under the 'severe' category, suffering from comparatively less critical burns. Nineteen patients are receiving treatment in cabins, while the rest are admitted to other wards.

Dr. Nasir Uddin added that although no patient has been discharged yet, several are expected to be released gradually over the course of the week. Treatment and care will continue to ensure full recovery.

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Two patients, Kazi Amzad Said (20) and Sabuj, have been discharged from the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery following significant improvement in their condition, Director Professor Nasir Uddin confirmed on Sunday.

Currently, the institute is treating 34 patients, including 28 children and 6 adults. Four are in critical condition in the ICU, with two on life support. Additionally, 3 patients are in the medical HDU, 6 in the female HDU, 8 in post-operative wards, and 12 in cabin care. Of the total, 4 are critically ill, and 9 are in serious condition.

Professor Md. Nasir Uddin, acting director of the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute, stated that two more injured students—Ayan Khan and Rafsi (both 12)—have been discharged. A total of 36 patients remain hospitalized, with four in critical condition receiving treatment in the ICU. An additional nine patients are in the "CBR" category—serious but not immediately life-threatening. Nasir Uddin expressed hope that at least 10 more patients would be released next week. He also confirmed the deaths of two more patients and said that a specialized medical team including foreign doctors has been formed, with all necessary equipment available.

A total of 42 victims injured in the Uttara Diabari plane crash are currently receiving treatment at the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. Among them, 8 are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and 6 are in critical condition, according to acting director Dr. Md. Nasir Uddin. Thirteen patients have been moved to general cabins, and two are scheduled to be transferred from ICU to intermediate care. Blood supply is adequate, and there is no immediate need for skin donations. The hospital is collaborating with specialists from Singapore, India, and China for international medical support.

A special medical team of five Chinese doctors and nurses arrived in Dhaka to assist in treating the injured from the recent Air Force training jet crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara. The crash claimed 29 lives and left 69 injured. Previously, specialist teams from India and Singapore also arrived to support treatment efforts. The Chinese Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are actively coordinating this international medical assistance.

Dengue continues to claim lives in Bangladesh, with one more person—a male—succumbing to the disease in the past 24 hours. Additionally, 114 new patients were hospitalized during the same period, according to a Health Directorate bulletin released Friday. This brings the total death toll from dengue this year to 61, including 32 men and 29 women. So far, 16,395 people have been infected in 2025.