How Do I Start a Hospital in Bangladesh

✅ 1. Conduct a Feasibility Study

Before you invest any money, answer:

• Is there demand in the location?

• What type of hospital is needed? (general, maternity, cardiac, etc.)

• What is your budget (CapEx & OpEx)?

• Who is your target patient population?

📌 Deliverable: Detailed feasibility report with market analysis, competition, patient load projections, and ROI.

✅ 2. Choose the Right Location

Key factors:

• Near population centers, highways, or underserved areas.

• Minimum 5,000–10,000 sq ft for small to mid-sized hospital.

• Proper land zoning for hospital use.

📌 Tip: Avoid flood-prone or high-traffic/noise zones.

✅ 3. Develop a Business Plan

• Total investment needed

• Services to be offered

• Revenue model (IPD, OPD, pharmacy, diagnostics)

• Staffing plan (doctors, nurses, admin, support)

• Expansion potential

📌 Use this for attracting investors or loans.

✅ 4. Company Registration & Legal Setup

• Register your business under RJSC (Registrar of Joint Stock Companies).

• Choose type: Sole proprietorship, Partnership, or Private Limited Company.

• Open a bank account, get TIN, VAT registration, and trade license.

📌 Name example: "MediLife Hospital Ltd."

✅ 5. Acquire Land or Building

• Buy land or lease a suitable building.

• Ensure proper floor load capacity, fire exits, and utilities.

✅ 6. Architectural & Structural Design

• Hire architects experienced in healthcare design.

• Plan for:

  • OPD & IPD zones

  • OT, ICU, Emergency

  • Pharmacy & Diagnostics

  • Admin, Billing, Waiting

  • Fire safety, lifts, ramps

📌 Design must comply with DGHS and Fire Service guidelines.

✅ 7. Apply for Hospital License (DGHS)

Required for legal operation.

Documents required:

• Trade License

• Architectural drawings

• Fire safety certificate

• Environment clearance (if >50 beds)

• Staff list

• Ownership/lease documents

• NOC from local authority

📌 Apply at: www.dghs.gov.bd
Processing Time: Usually 1–3 months.

✅ 8. Buy Medical Equipment

• Choose standard brands and authorized suppliers.

• Categorize:

  • Diagnostic (e.g., X-ray, USG, ECG)

  • Treatment (e.g., OT, ICU, NICU)

  • Support (e.g., beds, stretchers)

📌 Work with trusted partners like Medisolve Corporation (your company) for end-to-end equipment supply.

✅ 9. Install Hospital Management Software

Essential for:

• Patient registration, billing, pharmacy

• Inventory, HR, diagnostics, appointments

• Compliance and audit

📌 Use local systems like “Sara Hospital Management Software” with DGHS reporting support.

✅ 10. Recruit Qualified Staff

Minimum requirements:

• Registered doctors (BMDC certified)

• Nurses (BNMC certified)

• Lab technologists, radiographers

• IT/admin/accounting support

✅ 11. Marketing & Branding

• Build trust via website, Facebook, Google Maps.

• Partner with local pharmacies, clinics, and specialists.

• Attend medical expos or advertise in health magazines.

📌 Create a website & use SEO (you already do web development under Business Solution).

✅ 12. Start Operations & Monitor Quality

• Launch with a soft opening.

• Maintain documentation, infection control, and patient satisfaction.

• Periodic audits and DGHS compliance checks.

📌 Summary Checklist