, June 17 -- Every day hundreds of anxious parents arrive at Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute (BSHI) with critically ill children, hoping for treatment that could save young lives.

But the country's largest specialised paediatric hospital has long been under pressure, struggling with rising patient loads and limited capacity for advanced care.

Now, the government has undertaken a Tk 344.02 crore expansion project aimed at transforming the hospital into a more advanced and comprehensive centre for specialised child healthcare.

The proposed "Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute Expansion Project-2", scheduled for implementation between July 2026 and June 2028, seeks to expand infrastructure, introduce cutting-edge treatment f...