Tensions flared at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) after the death of a child allegedly due to medical negligence led to violent clashes between patient relatives and trolley men.
The incident left trolley man Jewel injured, who was later admitted to the hospital’s One-Stop Emergency Centre.
Witnesses said the child died in Ward 210 at night, prompting relatives to accuse doctors of negligence. The dispute escalated when the grieving family confronted hospital staff at the emergency department, leading to scuffles with Ansar members. As Jewel intervened, he was severely beaten by the angry relatives, who also called in reinforcements from outside.
Police intervened, detaining three relatives—Samir (30), Soeb (21), and Rezaul (25). Additional security has since been deployed, and the situation remains under control.