Several doctors’ organizations across Bangladesh have strongly condemned senior journalist Masud Kamal for comments he made about physicians during a live talk show. The remarks, described as indecent, derogatory, and offensive, were reportedly made while discussing the death of a child under treatment at Ad-Din Hospital, an incident currently under investigation. The organizations demanded that Kamal withdraw his comments and issue an unconditional public apology, warning that legal action would follow if he failed to do so.

In separate statements issued on Tuesday and Wednesday, groups including the Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB), National Doctors Forum (NDF), National Health Alliance (NHA), BCS Health Forum, and others expressed outrage. They argued that Kamal’s language insulted the medical profession and undermined public trust in healthcare. Prominent physicians and hospital officials also criticized the remarks, calling them harmful to both the medical community and journalistic integrity.

The organizations collectively cautioned that continued defamatory statements against doctors could lead to legal proceedings and further damage to the country’s healthcare system.