Government to bear medical expenses for Rath Jatra injured: Health Minister

Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths caused by electrocution during the Rath Jatra in Bogura. He announced that the government will bear the medical expenses of those injured in the incident.

On Monday (8 July) morning, Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen visited two critically injured patients admitted to the Sheikh Hasina National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute. 

“The accident during the Rath Jatra is deeply tragic and heart-wrenching. Neither of the two admitted patients is out of danger. I am in constant contact with the doctors at Bogura and the Burn Institute. I have spoken with the relatives of the patients and assured them that we will ensure the highest quality of care. The Bangladesh government will cover all the medical expenses for those injured,” said the minister. 

On Sunday (7 July) four people were instantly killed by electrocution during the Hindu community’s Rath Jatra. The latest reports confirm that the death toll has risen to five, with over fifty others injured in the accident.

In a condolence message, the Health and Family Welfare Minister extended deep sympathies to the families of the deceased. He expressed his profound grief over the tragic incident and wished for the swift recovery of the injured. 

He also instructed the director of the government hospital and the civil surgeon in Bogura to ensure proper and prompt medical treatment for the injured.