The name “Duwell” carries a deep meaning.
It echoes doel, the national bird of Bangladesh, and reflects our guiding principle: to do well for communities in need.

Duwell Medical Center, founded by Bangladeshi-born American, Kowsar Khan, is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to transform healthcare access in rural Bangladesh.
Our work begins in Shariatpur, a region where families have long faced limited medical resources, high costs, and a shortage of reliable care. In Bangladesh—one of the most densely populated and economically challenged nations—quality healthcare is often out of reach. We are committed to changing that.

In 2012, with seed funding from family, friends, and dedicated supporters, construction began on a four-story hospital. The building structure is now complete, and parts of the first floor have been equipped with essential medical devices and supplies. A part-time physician currently oversees basic services on-site.

But the mission is far from finished.
To fully open the hospital, expand services, and deliver the standard of care the community deserves, we must continue equipping each floor, hiring qualified medical staff, and integrating modern technology and training.

Duwell Medical Center exists to bring accessible, affordable, and high-quality healthcare to the people of rural Bangladesh—and with your support, we can complete the work that began over a decade ago and bring this vision to life.