Jamaat Amir opposes Ad-Din Hospital licence cancellation

The Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has strongly criticised the government’s decision to cancel the licence of Ad-Din Hospital following the deaths of six newborns in Dhaka, calling the move “unjustified” and urging authorities to reconsider it.

In a Facebook post, he expressed deep sorrow over the incident at Ad-Din Hospital and extended condolences to the affected families, describing the tragedy as “extremely painful.” However, he said, cancelling the hospital’s licence was not an appropriate response.

He argued that any allegation of negligence or wrongdoing should be addressed through proper investigation and legal procedures, rather than shutting down a healthcare institution.

The Jamaat leader described Ad-Din Hospital as a “hospital for the poor” that had earned public trust by providing quality services. He warned that the decision would ultimately harm patients and the public who depend on its services.

He also raised concerns over the impact on medical education, noting that the hospital functions as a medical college with around 400 to 500 students, along with nursing programmes. “Where will these students go now?” he asked.

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Calling for reconsideration, he urged the authorities to review the decision in the interest of patients and students. He reiterated that if any wrongdoing is proven, legal action should be taken against those responsible, but the closure of the hospital should be avoided.