, March 28 -- At a time when public hospitals across Bangladesh often struggle with overcrowding and staff shortages a starkly different picture has emerged at the Khulna Divisional Chest Disease Hospital where nurses significantly outnumber admitted patients.

The 100-bed facility at Mirerdanga under Khan Jahan Ali Police Station currently has only 26 patients admitted against a sanctioned 93 nursing posts.

Even with several nurses on leave or in training, the number of on-duty nurses frequently exceeds the patient count, according to hospital sources.

The comparatively lighter workload and fewer complications have made the hospital a preferred posting for many nurses.

Some have reportedly managed to remain stationed here for years av...