A violent attack occurred at Shariatpur Sadar Hospital early Friday night following the death of a patient named Lal Mia Kazi. Relatives of the deceased, alleging negligence by the attending physician, vandalized the emergency observation ward and assaulted duty doctor Nasir Islam with stones and sticks, leaving him critically injured. Several hospital staff, including an office assistant and Ansar members, were also attacked while trying to intervene. The injured doctor is being prepared for transfer to Dhaka Medical College Hospital’s ICU.

According to hospital sources, the patient had been admitted with heart complications and was referred to Dhaka for advanced treatment, but his family refused to move him at night. After his death around 12:40 a.m., a group of 70–80 people stormed the ward and attacked the staff. Police have detained two individuals, Al-Amin and Jasim Uddin, and are preparing a case. Civil Surgeon Dr. Rehan Uddin confirmed that a four-member inquiry committee will be formed to investigate the incident.

Authorities condemned the attack, warning that continued violence against medical professionals threatens hospital safety and healthcare delivery.