How Nepal and Sri Lanka emerged as unlikely medical destinations for Bangladeshis

With India no longer an easy option for medical travel, Bangladeshis are increasingly turning to countries like Nepal and Sri Lanka for healthcare, drawn by accessible visas, decent treatment and a warm welcome

For Barguna’s Shamim Ahmed, seeking medical care abroad was nothing new. He had previously travelled to India twice — once for his leg and once for his father’s heart condition.

“Local doctors recommended India both times, and the treatment there was indeed better than at home,” Shamim recounted.

So, when his cousin needed cataract surgery last year, India was the natural choice. However, after Sheikh Hasina’s fall in August, visa complications arose, thwarting their plans despite numerous attempts…| read more on The Business Standard