Over the past five years, Bangladesh has seen an increase in hospital admissions from cancer patients in government health facilities. Cases of cancer are higher in digestive, respiratory, and intrathoracic organs.

Cancer is the sixth most common cause of death in Bangladesh (BBS, 2004) and is expected to increase. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC, 2008) anticipated that in Bangladesh the rate of cancer-related deaths may increase from 7.5% in 2005 to 13% in 2030.

The two leading causes of cancer in males are lung and oral cancer, and in females, breast and cervical cancer. Numerous factors contribute to the rise in cancer cases worldwide, including population growth and aging. Other factors such as social and economic development, physical activity, diet, and nutrition could be associated factors.

To fully understand the status of cancer in Bangladesh and address priority issues, a national cancer registry system is essential.

To do this The data were collected from cancer patients who were admitted to different government hospitals across Bangladesh from 2019 to 2022 through the DHIS2 (District Health Information Software) of the Management Information System (MIS) database, which is under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
 
The admission of cancer patients increased by 74% in 2022 compared to 2019 in different government facilities across Bangladesh. In 2022, the majority of cancer patients were admitted for cancer in the digestive system, followed by cancer of the intrathoracic and respiratory tract. However, the third highest number of cases is grouped under unknown or uncertain origin.
 
Male cancer patients were more than female patients, irrespective of the type of cancer and in all age groups. However, female admissions were 1.71 times more in the case of bone and skin cancer.
 
Older cancer patients have a higher admission rate in government facilities, and patients aged 60-69 years have the highest admission rate per 100,000 population. Regarding area distribution, the top 3 districts for cancer patient admissions were in Sylhet, Chattogram, and Mymensingh, with 245.1, 179.2, and 108.3 admissions per 100,000 population.
 
The number of admitted cancer patients has increased in recent years. As the number of cancer patients is growing over time, the government should come up with appropriate measures.