Liberty Hospital in Paribagh, Dhaka, has been operating illegally for one and a half years after its registration and environmental clearance expired. The hospital, which began services in 2024, has reportedly conducted around 1,200 surgeries and treated thousands of patients despite lacking mandatory licenses. Allegations include tax evasion amounting to several crores of taka and unauthorized management by politically affiliated doctors expelled from Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) following the July uprising.

Director Zahidul Islam has filed a case in the High Court and appealed to multiple government agencies, including the Directorate General of Health Services and the National Board of Revenue, seeking action against the irregularities. The hospital’s managing director, Dr. Sheikh Muzammel Haque, acknowledged that renewals were delayed due to complications but claimed efforts were underway to update certifications.

Health authorities have stated that the matter will be investigated, particularly how the hospital continues to operate despite an earlier closure order from the Department of Environment. The situation raises questions about regulatory enforcement and accountability within the private healthcare sector.