Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain Bakul announced that unauthorized and substandard hospitals and clinics will no longer be allowed to operate in Bangladesh. He made the statement on Tuesday morning at the Secretariat, the first working day after the Eid holidays. The minister said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has given strict directives to ensure quality healthcare, and a zero-tolerance policy will be applied against clinic owners involved in irregularities.

He added that this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated peacefully and comfortably, marking one of the most pleasant holidays in the past one and a half decades. Prices of essential goods remained stable, and law and order were fully under control, allowing people to celebrate without disruption. However, he acknowledged a few unfortunate road accidents and isolated complaints of overcharging on trains and buses.

The minister described the overall Eid journey and celebrations as successful, emphasizing the government’s commitment to maintaining discipline and quality in both healthcare and public services.