Doctors declare ‘shutdown’ at all hospitals across the country

Doctors across Bangladesh have announced a nationwide hospital shutdown, demanding the arrest of those who assaulted doctors at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). The protest follows an incident where a doctor was allegedly attacked after a student’s death. Services at DMCH, including emergency and outpatient departments, have been suspended since morning, causing significant distress to patients. Doctors are also demanding improved workplace security. The shutdown began before the expiration of a 24-hour ultimatum issued by the doctors. READ FULL