Following the deaths of six newborns at Ad‑Din Medical College and Hospital in Dhaka’s Moghbazar, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has cancelled the hospital’s licence.
DGHS Director General Prabhat Chandra Biswas announced the decision at a press conference on Thursday, citing the findings of an investigation committee formed under the 1982 Medical Practice, Private Clinic and Laboratories Regulation Ordinance.
On 4 June, a show‑cause notice was issued asking why the license should not be cancelled. After granting an extension, the deadline was set for 9 June.
The DG said the hospital’s explanation was unsatisfactory, leading to the final decision. He added, “As the reply was not acceptable, the license has been cancelled under Section 11(b) of the 1982 Ordinance.”
On patient management, DGHS clarified that new admissions will be stopped once the decision takes effect. Current patients will receive necessary assistance on humanitarian grounds.
He stated, “After the licence cancellation, admitting new patients or providing services is legally impossible. However, the hospital must cooperate in transferring admitted patients to other licensed hospitals. DGHS will also assist if requested by patients or families.”
Regarding accountability for alleged negligence or malpractice, he said the matter is under legal process, and further steps will be determined through judicial proceedings.
DGHS noted that the hospital has the right to appeal or seek review of the cancellation within 30 days.
Biswas remarked that the deaths point to serious irregularities in hospital management. “The sudden deaths of six infants revealed the entire picture. Our on‑site inspection and subsequent investigation confirmed the issues,” he said.
