A severe outbreak of lumpy skin disease has spread across Mirzaganj upazila in Patuakhali, killing more than 100 calves in the past week and infecting thousands of cattle. Farmers and livestock owners in all six unions of the upazila have reported widespread infections, with young calves under five years old being the most affected. The situation has caused deep concern among local farmers as no government-supplied vaccines are available, and private sources are also running short.

Farmers complained that despite contacting the upazila livestock office, they received little guidance, and many animals are dying without treatment. Local residents described the condition of infected cattle as severe, with skin lesions and high fever. Upazila Livestock Officer Alaudddin Masud confirmed that the number of cases is very high and that treatment is being provided daily, though vaccine shortages persist. District Livestock Officer Habibur Rahman said the disease is viral and that while no government vaccine exists, private vaccines are available.

The continued spread of the disease and lack of vaccines have left farmers anxious about further losses and the health of their remaining livestock.

The Bangladesh Private Clinic, Hospital and Diagnostic Owners Association (BPHCDOA) stated that canceling the license of Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in Dhaka is not the best solution following the deaths of six children. In a statement signed by office secretary Arif Mahmud on June 15, the association expressed deep sorrow over the incident and urged for a proper investigation. It said that if negligence is proven, legal action should be taken against those responsible and compensation should be provided to the affected families.

The association emphasized that similar incidents occur in healthcare institutions worldwide and are usually addressed through investigation, corrective legal measures, and preventive actions. It suggested that Ad-Din Hospital could be allowed to resume operations under supervision and corrective conditions instead of permanent license cancellation. The group also noted concern that no representative from private hospital owners was included in the investigation commission.

BPHCDOA warned that permanently canceling the license of a long-serving institution could harm middle- and lower-income patients who cannot afford expensive hospitals. It reaffirmed its commitment to work constructively with the government to make Bangladesh’s healthcare sector safer and more accountable.

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.

Bangladesh’s Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Shakhawat Hossain has said that stronger laws are needed to protect society from the harmful effects of tobacco. Speaking on Monday, June 15, 2026, at a discussion marking World No Tobacco Day at the International Mother Language Institute, he described tobacco as a severe addiction that harms nearly every organ of the body. He noted that loopholes in existing laws allow offenders to escape punishment and urged for stricter enforcement.

The minister warned that young people are increasingly turning from tobacco to other dangerous addictions. He highlighted the health impacts of tobacco use, including sleep disruption, appetite loss, weight reduction, and cancer of the mouth and teeth. Hossain also issued a stern warning against irregularities in the health sector, citing the closure of Ad-Din Medical College Hospital for inhumane service while keeping its medical college open.

He further stated that the country’s measles vaccination campaign has been fully successful, exceeding targets, and confirmed that no measles-related deaths were reported in the past week. Discussions on banning e-cigarettes are ongoing, he added.

A dispute at Rangpur Medical College Hospital on June 13 escalated after a patient’s death led to allegations of assault and misconduct. The deceased, Nur Nahar Begum, was admitted to the hospital’s cardiology unit early Saturday and died shortly afterward. Her son, Rifat Hossain, allegedly assaulted a doctor following claims of negligence. In response, intern doctors and students halted emergency services for two hours and later demanded punishment for the assault.

Family members accused the interns of withholding the body and preventing them from seeing it. They claimed the body was removed from an ambulance and kept in the morgue until Rifat was forced to perform public squats as punishment. The hospital director, Brigadier General Ashiqur Rahman, denied that the body was intentionally withheld, citing safety concerns amid chaos. He confirmed that legal action would be taken against those involved in the assault.

Three members of parliament later visited the hospital and condemned the incident, emphasizing that humane behavior and professional ethics are integral to medical service.

A daylong free medical camp was organized last Saturday in the remote char area of Ashariadah on the Padma River in Rajshahi. The initiative, funded and arranged by the Rajshahi Battalion (1 BGB), aimed to provide healthcare services to thousands of residents who have long been deprived of medical care due to geographic isolation, poor communication, and financial hardship. The camp offered health checkups, medical consultations, and free medicines to underprivileged men, women, and children.

A team of one BGB doctor and seven experienced physicians from Rajshahi Medical College Hospital provided treatment, assisted by the acting medical officer of the Rajshahi Sector. Lieutenant Colonel Riaz Shahriar, commanding officer of 1 BGB, said the force works tirelessly for the security and welfare of border residents and expressed satisfaction at being able to deliver medical services directly to the char area. Local residents expressed gratitude, noting that the area’s only health complex has been inactive for years due to the absence of doctors.

According to local representatives, this was the largest medical camp held in the region so far, and BGB plans to continue such welfare activities in the future.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Shakhawat Hossain announced that the government plans to recruit 100,000 health workers across Bangladesh to strengthen the national healthcare system. Of these, 80,000 will be women who will provide home-based health checkups, screenings, and primary care services. The initiative aims to ensure quality healthcare reaches every household. The minister made the announcement on June 14, 2026, while inaugurating the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Narayanganj General (Victoria) Hospital, where he also launched ICU operations for ten district hospitals.

During the event, the minister said that 20 new hospitals will be built nationwide, including two specialized hospitals for women with 1,500 beds each, and 18 others with 1,000 beds. These facilities will offer kidney dialysis, cancer treatment, rehabilitation, maternal care, and general medical services. Each hospital will receive five modern ambulances, and four helicopters will be added for emergency patient transport.

The minister expressed dissatisfaction over the poor management and cleanliness at Narayanganj General Hospital and gave the district civil surgeon a 48-hour ultimatum to improve conditions.

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku emphasized that ensuring national food security is a top priority for the government. Speaking as chief guest at a workshop in Dhaka on Sunday, he called for a collective effort to prevent the irrational use of antibiotics in humans and animals. The event was organized by the Department of Livestock Services with support from the Antimicrobial Resistance Multi-Partner Trust Fund (AMR MPTF) project.

Tuku warned that unnecessary antibiotic use weakens human immunity and poses serious public health risks, while misuse in the livestock sector causes long-term harm. He noted that many small-scale farmers use antibiotics without understanding their adverse effects, making awareness a major challenge. The minister urged veterinarians to discourage antibiotic use without professional advice and directed district and upazila livestock officials to strengthen monitoring and awareness programs.

The workshop, chaired by the Director General of the Department of Livestock Services, featured senior officials from the ministry, WHO, WOAH, and FAO, along with experts discussing antimicrobial stewardship, One Health, and responsible antibiotic use.

Ten district headquarters hospitals across Bangladesh are set to inaugurate new Intensive Care Units (ICUs) on Sunday under the Emergency Response and Pandemic Preparedness (ERPP) project. Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Shakhawat Hossain will formally open the ICU operations, with the main ceremony taking place at Narayanganj General (Victoria) Hospital at 10 a.m. The remaining nine hospitals will join the event virtually.

According to the Ministry of Health, each ICU has been equipped with pediatric ventilators and oxygen concentrators, and necessary medical staff have already been appointed. The hospitals include those in Munshiganj, Tangail, Sunamganj, Gopalganj, Chuadanga, Narayanganj, Jashore, Sherpur, Madaripur, and Bagerhat. Officials stated that the new facilities will enable both children and adults to receive advanced emergency and critical care services locally.

Health officials noted that once fully operational, these ICUs will reduce the need for patients to travel to Dhaka or other major cities for intensive care, improving access to quality treatment at the district level.

Life Cycle BD organized a colorful bicycle rally in Dhaka on Friday morning to mark World Blood Donor Day. The rally, led by Mohammad Selim Uddin, Dhaka North Jamaat-e-Islami chief and mayoral candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation, started from Manik Mia Avenue beside the National Parliament and passed through Farmgate, Karwan Bazar, Hatirjheel, and Madhubagh before returning to its starting point. Several thousand participants joined the event.

In his welcome speech, Selim Uddin criticized the national budget, saying it failed to reflect public aspirations and favored loan defaulters. He urged young people to stand against injustice and contribute to building a healthy and livable Dhaka. Addressing blood donors, he emphasized that one bag of blood can save a life and described blood donation as both humanitarian service and an act of worship.

Selim Uddin also noted the lack of modern blood storage facilities in hospitals and announced plans to establish a digital blood donor network. The event was conducted by Life Cycle BD director Touhidul Islam Riaz and attended by several advisers and officials.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has instructed six hospitals in Dhaka to ensure emergency medical care for patients previously admitted to Ad-Din Women’s Medical College Hospital in Moghbazar. The directive was issued on Friday, June 12, through a notice signed by Dr. Abu Hossain Md. Moinul Ahsan, Director of the Hospital and Clinic Branch of the DGHS.

According to the notice, the license of Ad-Din Women’s Medical College Hospital, located in Moghbazar, was canceled on June 11. In response, the DGHS directed that patients referred from the hospital must receive immediate and appropriate treatment at designated facilities. The six hospitals named in the directive are Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital, Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, Mugda Medical College Hospital, Kurmitola General Hospital, and Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute.

The instruction aims to prevent disruption of medical services for patients affected by the license cancellation and to ensure continuity of care within the capital’s public health system.

Ad-Din Hospital will appeal to the government for reconsideration of a recent decision concerning the institution. Senior Supreme Court lawyer Advocate Shishir Monir announced that the appeal would be filed the following day, citing the urgent needs of ICU, NICU, and maternity patients. He stated in a Facebook post that the appeal would be submitted via email.

Earlier, the lawyer clarified in another Facebook post that it was not Ad-Din Hospital but its pathology center whose license had been canceled. He added that on June 4, the hospital received a show-cause notice under the Medical Practice and Private Clinics and Laboratories (Regulation) Ordinance, 1982. The notice referenced license number HSM 4310059 and required a response within 72 hours.

The hospital’s move to appeal indicates an effort to maintain continuity of critical medical services while seeking a review of the government’s regulatory decision.

Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis Secretary General Maulana Jalaluddin Ahmad has called on the government to reconsider its decision to close Ad-Din Hospital following the deaths of six newborns. In a statement issued to the media on Friday, he urged authorities to immediately resume the hospital’s medical operations while ensuring justice through a fair investigation. He expressed condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the deceased infants.

Ahmad described the incident as deeply tragic and emphasized that the real culprits must be identified and punished through a transparent investigation. He criticized the June 11 decision to shut down the entire hospital, saying it has caused severe suffering for hundreds of admitted patients and many low- and middle-income people who rely on its affordable services. He argued that closing an entire institution is not a lasting solution to medical negligence.

He further urged the government to strengthen accountability, safety, and quality control in the health sector through long-term measures while allowing Ad-Din Hospital to continue operations under strict supervision.

A fish trader named Imran, aged 35, died at Ad-Din Sakina Medical College Hospital in Jashore on Thursday night, allegedly due to medical negligence and wrong treatment. The incident triggered tension in the hospital area as relatives, neighbors, and locals gathered to protest, demanding justice for the deceased. Police were deployed to control the situation.

According to Imran’s family, he was admitted with fever and breathing difficulties, but doctors allegedly administered multiple injections without proper tests. After receiving the injections, his condition deteriorated rapidly, and he was declared dead around 11:30 p.m. The hospital authorities denied negligence, stating that treatment followed standard procedures and that cardiac arrest might have caused the death. They emphasized that a post-mortem examination is needed to determine the exact cause.

The Jashore Civil Surgeon said no written complaint had yet been received but promised an investigation once offices reopen after the holiday. Police confirmed receiving a written complaint from the victim’s family and said legal action would follow after investigation.

Patients and their relatives at Ad-Din Hospital in Dhaka’s Moghbazar area faced severe distress after the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) revoked the hospital’s license following the deaths of six newborns. Many expressed anger and staged protests, while some began leaving the facility. Hospital authorities said they were no longer admitting new patients. The situation was observed on Friday, June 12, when parents of newborns in the NICU protested, urging reconsideration of the government’s decision.

Relatives said transferring critically ill infants and patients from ICU, NICU, HDU, and CCU units would be risky. They argued that Ad-Din offered better and more affordable care than other private hospitals. The hospital reported 243 admitted patients, including 50 newborns in NICU. The DGHS had canceled the license after finding the hospital’s response to a show-cause notice unsatisfactory. Law enforcement was deployed for security after the announcement.

Hospital director Md. Tarikul Islam Mukul said they would appeal for reconsideration and pledged to renovate the ward where the six infants died within three months.