Ad-Din Hospital authorities have denied allegations that they offered large sums of money to the health minister to save the hospital’s license following the deaths of six newborns. The hospital’s executive director, Dr. Sheikh Mahiuddin, made the statement at an emergency press conference in Dhaka on Monday afternoon, rejecting the minister’s claim as false and demanding proof of the accusation.

Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain had earlier stated at an event in Narsingdi’s Monohardi on June 13 that Ad-Din Hospital officials had approached him with large amounts of money. He said he refused the offer and revoked the hospital’s license with the prime minister’s support. Dr. Mahiuddin also clarified that the hospital was not involved in a High Court petition challenging the license cancellation.

Regarding the cause of the newborn deaths, Dr. Mahiuddin said it remains unclear, as the health ministry’s report did not specify a reason and no autopsies were conducted. He added that the hospital has begun corrective measures, including purchasing new oxygen and gas equipment, and expects renovations to be completed within a week.