DMCH doctors announce fresh protest, outdoor service to partially resume tomorrow
Emergency services, which were restored on Sunday evening, will continue to operate without interruption
Dr Abdul Ahad, a senior doctor at DMCH’s Neurosurgery Department, made the announcement at the gate of the administrative building today (2 September). Photo: Screengrab
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Dr Abdul Ahad, a senior doctor at DMCH’s Neurosurgery Department, made the announcement at the gate of the administrative building today (2 September). Photo: Screengrab
Doctors at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) have announced a new protest programme, demanding the immediate arrest of remaining suspects involved in the recent attacks on physicians.
Dr Abdul Ahad, a senior doctor at DMCH’s Neurosurgery Department, made the announcement at 4:00pm today (2 September) after a meeting in the hospital’s conference room.
Addressing the press at the gate of the administrative building, Dr Ahad also announced that the outdoor services at the hospital will resume tomorrow on a limited scale from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
As part of their fresh programme, the protesting doctors will conduct a sit-in at their respective workplaces from 8:00am to 10:00am tomorrow.
Emergency services, which were restored on Sunday evening, will continue to operate without interruption.
Indoor services and routine work will continue on a limited scale until further notice, Dr Ahad said, adding that private chamber consultations will also remain available to minimise disruption to patient care.
Dr Ahad strongly condemned the recent attacks on doctors, labeling them as part of a broader conspiracy by allies of the previous fascist regime aimed at destabilizing the nation.
He urged the government to deploy security forces at all medical institutions, warning that without such measures, further attacks could occur.
This evening, a significant security presence was observed at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where personnel from Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), the police, and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) were stationed to protect the medical staff.
Hundreds of security forces were deployed in front of the hospital’s emergency department, reflecting the heightened concern for the safety of healthcare workers.
