Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in Dhaka’s Moghbazar has requested permission to continue normal operations until its final appeal is resolved. The hospital’s license was recently revoked following the deaths of six newborns. In a press release signed by Tariqul Islam Mukul, Director of Company Affairs at Ad-Din Foundation, the hospital stated that under the Directorate General of Health Services’ regulations, it has 30 days to appeal the decision and asked to maintain services during that period for the sake of patients currently under treatment.

The hospital emphasized that it serves as a vital healthcare center for middle- and lower-middle-income groups. It warned that an abrupt shutdown could disrupt treatment for many admitted patients and endanger their lives. According to the statement, 416 patients are currently admitted, with around 1,000 receiving outpatient care daily. Additionally, 60 newborns are in the NICU, 20 patients in the ICU, and 4 in the CCU.

The hospital authorities argued that continuing operations until the appeal is settled is essential on humanitarian grounds.