Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Criticizes Ad-din Hospital License Revocation Over Newborn Deaths
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Opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has criticized the government’s decision to revoke the license of Ad-Din Hospital in Dhaka’s Moghbazar following the recent deaths of six newborns. Describing the move as ill-advised, Rahman argued that the punitive measure disproportionately harms the public and students rather than addressing individual accountability.
In a statement posted to his official social media channels, Rahman acknowledged the tragedy of the newborns’ deaths, expressing deep condolences to the grieving families. However, he contended that canceling the hospital’s operational license is an improper response to the incident. He suggested that the authorities should have conducted a thorough investigation to identify specific acts of negligence or malpractice, allowing for legal action against the responsible individuals instead of shutting down the entire facility.
The opposition leader emphasized that Ad-Din Hospital has long been regarded as a vital healthcare provider for low-income populations and has earned public trust through its commitment to affordable, quality service. By closing the institution, he argued, the government has ultimately deprived the community of a necessary medical resource.
Rahman further raised concerns regarding the academic future of the institution’s students. As the facility operates as a medical college, its closure threatens the education of hundreds of medical and nursing students who now face an uncertain future.
Concluding his remarks, Rahman urged the government to reconsider the decision in the interest of the public and the student body. He maintained that while legal accountability for proven wrongdoing is essential, the permanent closure of the hospital is an excessive and counterproductive measure.
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