Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued 10 emergency directives for all government and private hospitals and healthcare institutions across the country ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum scheduled for February 12. According to the notification, medical teams must be formed at different administrative levels during the election period, based on the scope of services. To address potential emergency situations during the election period, DGHS has directed hospitals to deploy additional manpower in their emergency departments. Private institutions have also been requested to provide logistic and manpower support to government authorities if needed. The directives also required divisional health offices and civil surgeon offices to keep 24-hour control rooms operational throughout the election period.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 26, 2026 15:24 UTC