Symbolic PhotoDHAKA, Feb 10, 2026 (BSS) - The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase today recommended approval of a proposal for procuring some 5,38,65,000 Anti-TB drugs (4FDC) under the revenue budget to strengthen tuberculosis control efforts. The Health Services Division proposed the purchase of 5,38,65,000 units of Anti-TB Drug (4FDC) under Package No GR-2557 at a total cost of Taka 77.57 crore. Health officials said the procurement will ensure uninterrupted availability of life-saving medicines across government health facilities and support the national TB elimination programme. The cartridges will be supplied by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to ensure uninterrupted diagnostic services, particularly for TB and other infectious diseases. Officials said the decisions reflect the government's commitment to strengthening health services, education infrastructure and energy planning through transparent procurement processes.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 10, 2026 09:33 UTC