National Institute of Ear, Nose and Throat (Bangladesh)

The National Institute of ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) is a specialized hospital and training center in ear, nose and throat (Otorhinolaryngology) diseases located in Tejgaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

History
Construction of the National Institute of Ear, Nose and Throat, Bangladesh began in 2009 and the new 12-storied building was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina on June 19, 2013. When fully functional the 250-bed specialized institute would have an international standard audio-vestibular lab, sleep lab and voice study lab. It would act as an important center for training professionals in treating ENT disorders.

In January 2021, Dr. Md. Abu Hanif was reappointed director of the National Institute of Ear, Nose and Throat. The Daily Star reported in May 2021 the operations of the National Institute of Ear, Nose and Throat, Bangladesh were hampered due to a shortage of medical personnel at the institute. The principal of the institute, Dr Mohammad Abu Hanif, alleged the recruitment were impeded by lack of cooperation from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

In February 2022, the Health Audit Directorate of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare found evidence of financial irregularities in 26 purchases of the institute causing 266 million BDT in losses. Contractors were hired without tenders and suppliers paid without the product being delivered.