Bangladesh, April 15 -- Civil society leaders have called for immediate and targeted action to ensure basic healthcare services for country's remote char communities, warning that millions are being left behind amid a growing "double crisis" of climate vulnerability and limited medical access.

The concerns were raised at a press conference titled "Basic Healthcare: A Neglected Reality in Char Areas," held at the National Press Club in Dhaka and organized by COAST Foundation, EquityBD, and the BDCSO Process.

Speakers said nearly 10 million people living in char areas remain deprived of even primary healthcare, with the situation worsening during natural disasters when communication breakdowns cut off access to essential services. They st...