Square Hospital Dhaka: A Landmark in Quality Tertiary Care
Located at 18/F, Bir Uttam Qazi Nuruzzaman Sarak, West Panthapath, Square Hospital is a premier 500-bed tertiary care facility that has become a cornerstone of the private healthcare sector in Bangladesh. Founded on December 16, 2006, by the late Samson H. Chowdhury of the Square Group, the hospital was established with a clear mission: to provide world-class medical services that reduce the need for Bangladeshi citizens to travel abroad for treatment.
A Legacy of Strategic Partnerships
One of the defining features of Square Hospital is its commitment to international standards through strategic global affiliations. To ensure clinical excellence, the hospital has partnered with renowned international institutions, including:
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (USA): Collaborating on clinical protocols and quality management.
Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore (India): Providing a steady stream of expert consultants and advanced training for nursing staff.
Raffles Hospital (Singapore): Facilitating knowledge exchange and complex case referrals.
These partnerships are not just symbolic; they have shaped the hospital’s internal culture, particularly its emphasis on quality nursing care. The facility employs nurse educators from Australia, the UK, and the Philippines to maintain high-level patient care standards.
Centers of Excellence
Square Hospital operates as a multi-disciplinary hub with several dedicated “Centers of Excellence.” These specialized units are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to handle acute and chronic conditions.
| Center | Specialized Focus |
| Square Heart Centre | Offering interventional cardiology, bypass surgery (CABG), and a 24/7 primary angioplasty service. |
| Neuroscience Centre | Specializing in brain tumor surgery, stroke management, and advanced spinal procedures. |
| Square Cancer Centre | Providing comprehensive oncology services, including chemotherapy and advanced radiotherapy. |
| Fertility Centre (IVF) | A leading destination for reproductive health and assisted conception in Dhaka. |
| Orthopedics & Trauma | Handling complex joint replacements and acute trauma surgery. |
Infrastructure and Capacity
The hospital consists of two major buildings connected by an iconic over-bridge across Panthapath:
Main Building: An 18-story tower spanning approximately 450,000 square feet, housing the primary inpatient wards, OTs, and ICUs.
ASTRAS Building: A 16-story facility dedicated to expanded outpatient services and diagnostic specialties.
The Outpatient Department (OPD) is one of the busiest in the country, capable of serving up to 2,000 patients daily across more than 100 consultation rooms. This high volume is managed through a sophisticated appointment system designed to minimize patient waiting times.
Critical Care and Emergency Services
Square Hospital is particularly recognized for its robust emergency infrastructure. The Emergency Department (ER) operates 24/7 with dedicated trauma rooms and a rapid triage system.
Air Ambulance: Square is one of the few private hospitals in Bangladesh with the logistics to support regional helicopter transport for critically ill patients.
ICU/CCU: The intensive care units are designed with high-end life support systems, ensuring that patients requiring organ support receive the highest level of vigilance.
By combining the corporate integrity of the Square Group with international medical expertise, Square Hospital has set a high benchmark for healthcare in Dhaka. It continues to be a trusted name for both routine diagnostics and life-saving surgical interventions, driven by a philosophy of “At Square, We Care.“
Prof. Dr. A.K.M. Anwarul Islam
MBBS, FCPS (Surgery), FRCS, FICS, Clinical Fellow in Urology (WHO)Urology
Prof. Maj Gen. Dr. Md Shameem Haidar
MBBS, FCPS (Internal Medicine)Clinical Fellowship in Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology
Dr. A.M. Rejaus Satter
MBBS, FCPS (Surgery), MS (Neurosurgery)Neurosurgery (Brain, Nerve, Spine, Spinal Cord
Prof. Dr. Shafquat Hussain Khundkar
MBBS, FCPS (Surgery), Trained in Plastic Surgery (Australia)Burn, Plastic, Cosmetic,
Dr. Mahbub Hasan
MBBS, FCPS (Surgery), FCPS (Plastic Surgery), MRCS (EDIN)Advanced Training in
Prof. Syed Md. Akram Hussain
MBBS, FCPS, FRCP (GLAS), FRCP (EDIN), FACP (USA), MRCR (UK)Clinical
Dr. Arunangshu Das
MBBS, BCS (Health), FCPS (Radiotherapy)Post Graduate Certificate in Palliative Medicine
WHY CHOOSE US?
Excellent Services
Clinical excellence must be the priority for any health care service provider. SQUARE Hospital ensures the best healthcare service comprise of professional (clinical) service excellence with outstanding personal service.
Qualified Doctors
SQUARE Hospital aims to provide the highest possible level of care by the qualified consultants from India, Singapore, USA, UK & quality hospitals in the Middle East. Even the nurses & technicians are also proficiently trained from Bangladesh, Australia, UK, India and The Philippines.
Great Infrastructure
SQUARE Hospital has 3 buildings on both sides of the Panthapath Main Road, connected by an over bridge. The hospital with more than 6 lac square feet of space is situated in the central region of Dhaka city, capital of Bangladesh.
Emergency Departments
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Square Hospitals Ltd. – Uttara
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Janapath, Sector-7,
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10616, 01313718688
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Square Hospitals Ltd. – Mirpur
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10616, 01313718686,
09610707333
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Surgery for Stroke – Advanced Surgical Interventions for Stroke Management
Stroke surgery encompasses a sophisticated range of procedures designed to restore cerebral blood flow, alleviate intracranial pressure, and repair compromised vasculature. As a critical medical emergency, stroke requires immediate intervention; for many patients, timely surgery is the definitive factor in saving lives, limiting permanent brain tissue death, and enhancing long-term functional recovery.
Understanding the Pathology of Stroke
A stroke occurs when the brain’s blood supply is interrupted, depriving neurons of essential oxygen and nutrients. This deprivation triggers a rapid “ischemic cascade,” where brain cells begin to die within minutes.
There are two primary classifications that dictate surgical strategy:
Ischemic Stroke: Accounting for the majority of cases, this occurs when a thrombus (clot) or embolus blocks an artery leading to the brain.
Hemorrhagic Stroke: This occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures, causing blood to leak into or around the brain tissue, creating toxic pressure.
Critical Indications for Surgical Intervention
While not every stroke patient requires the operating theater, surgery becomes the primary line of defense under specific clinical conditions:
Urgent Revascularization: When a large vessel occlusion prevents blood from reaching a significant portion of the brain.
Decompression: When brain swelling (edema) reaches a point where it threatens to crush healthy tissue against the skull.
Vascular Repair: When a ruptured aneurysm or arteriovenous malformation (AVM) must be sealed to prevent catastrophic re-bleeding.
Secondary Prevention: To stabilize narrowed carotid arteries and prevent a recurrent, potentially fatal event.
Primary Surgical Techniques
1. Mechanical Thrombectomy (For Ischemic Stroke)
This is a revolutionary, minimally invasive endovascular procedure. A neurosurgeon threads a catheter through the femoral artery up to the site of the blockage in the brain. Using a stent retriever or suction device, the surgeon physically removes the clot, immediately restoring perfusion to the oxygen-starved tissue.
2. Decompressive Craniectomy
In cases of severe swelling, the brain has no room to expand within the rigid skull. Surgeons perform a craniectomy—temporarily removing a portion of the bone—to allow the brain to swell safely outward. This life-saving measure prevents brain herniation and fatal pressure buildup.
3. Aneurysm Clipping and Endovascular Coiling (For Hemorrhagic Stroke)
To treat a ruptured vessel, surgeons may use microvascular clipping, where a tiny metal clip is placed across the neck of an aneurysm to stop the bleed. Alternatively, endovascular coiling involves filling the aneurysm with soft platinum wires to induce clotting and seal the leak from the inside.
4. Carotid Endarterectomy
For patients with significant plaque buildup in the neck arteries, surgeons perform an endarterectomy to physically “clean out” the artery. This prophylactic surgery significantly reduces the long-term risk of a future ischemic stroke.
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