Thai Embassy expands visa facilitation for certain groups in Bangladesh
Thai Embassy expands visa facilitation for certain groups in Bangladesh

Following a surge in demand for Thai e-visas since their launch in Bangladesh in January 2025, the Thai Embassy has announced additional visa facilitation for specific groups, effective from 2 February 2025, reports UNB. Medical Patients and Attendants: Patients requiring urgent medical...

Annual expenditure of Tk 6,000 crore on treatment abroad
Annual expenditure of Tk 6,000 crore on treatment abroad

Bangladeshi patients continue to spend heavily on medical treatment abroad, with annual expenditures reaching approximately 6,000 crore taka. Many traveling to India for medical care, but diplomatic tensions have led to India limiting visa issuance, only allowing entry for serious cases. In...

Decrease in Bangladeshi patients hits India’s hospital sector hard!
Decrease in Bangladeshi patients hits India’s hospital sector hard!

Indias hospital industry has been severely impacted by a sharp decline in Bangladeshi patients. The private hospitals association in eastern India reported a nearly 70% drop in patients from Bangladesh. Hospitals that heavily depended on these patients have faced a significant setback. The...

Study shows brain stimulation technique helps spinal injury patients walk again
Study shows brain stimulation technique helps spinal injury patients walk again

Scientists have found that stimulating a specific part of the brain with electricity can help people with spinal cord injuries walk more easily. One patient shared how the method helped him overcome his fear of stairs. The new technique is intended for people with spinal cord injuries where the...