Dhaka, Mar 04 (V7N) - The government of Bangladesh has announced the recruitment of 2,000 additional doctors to strengthen healthcare in rural areas, as revealed by Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan during a briefing on March 4, 2025. This decision complements the ongoing recruitment of 3,493 doctors through the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) to address critical shortages in underserved regions.

The initiative aims to bridge the disparity in healthcare access between urban and rural areas, where only 20% of health workers serve over 70% of the population. Adviser Rizwana emphasized the importance of equitable healthcare distribution and highlighted the government's commitment to improving grassroots medical services.

In addition to healthcare reforms, the Council of Advisers meeting also addressed other key issues. These include renaming institutions like the Bangabandhu Science and Technology Fellowship Trust, implementing global standards for regulating saturated fat content in food, and revising education quota policies for families affected by the July Uprising 2024.

The recruitment drive reflects broader efforts to tackle rural healthcare challenges in Bangladesh, such as high vacancy rates and low retention of medical professionals. By increasing staffing levels and ensuring equitable distribution, the government seeks to enhance health outcomes for rural communities.

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