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It is also responsible for all government programs relating to family planning in Bangladesh. The present adviser is Nurjahan Begum. [ 3 ] The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare contains two divisions: [ 4 ] [ 5 ] Health Services Division and Medical Education And Family Welfare Division .
In the 1970s, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had two divisions but they were combined in 1985 for efficiency. On 16 March 2017, the government of Bangladesh established the Medical Education And Family Welfare Division and Health Service Division through the bifurcation of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. [6] [7]
All medical colleges until 1986 were established by the government. Currently, there are 37 public medical colleges, these provide 5380 seats every year for students undertaking MBBS. While the 68 private medical colleges provide 6040 seats. 6 colleges are run by Bangladesh Armed Forces which offer 375 seats.
The qualified candidates, according to their preferences, get the opportunity to study at Dhaka Medical College. Foreign candidates from both SAARC and non-SAARC countries are selected by DGHS and MOHFW as per required qualifications. [20] The college runs a 5-year MBBS course according to the curriculum developed by BMDC.
On 29 October 2020, director of the Institute of Public Health, Dr Muhammad Abdur Rahim, issued a circular that mandated Muslim staff dress according to the requirements of the religion including wearing hijab for female employees. [7] Following public outcry he was forced to rescind the order and issue a public apology. [8] [9]
Every year, only 120 domestic and foreign students get admission to the MBBS course at Bangladesh Medical College. [1] The qualified candidates, according to their preferences, get the opportunity to study at Bangladesh Medical College. Foreign candidates from different countries are selected by DGHS and MOHFW as per required qualifications. [5]
The Government agencies in Bangladesh are state controlled organizations that act independently to carry out the policies of the Government of Bangladesh.The Government Ministries are relatively small and merely policy-making organizations, allowed to control agencies by policy decisions.
The UGC is the apex body of all the affiliated public, private and international universities of Bangladesh. It provides funds for "Government Funded Universities" of Bangladesh. Its mission is to ensure the quality of higher education throughout the country. Private universities must obtain permission from UGC before they operate.