N'ganj hospital owner, manager held following patient's death

Police yesterday arrested the owner and manager of a private hospital in Narayanganj in a case filed over a patient's death stating of negligence in treatment early Sunday.

The arrested are Ali Akbar, the owner; and Abdus Sattar, the manager.

Sajeda Begum, 55, who was suffering from cervical cancer, died 10 hours after she had undergone surgery at Selina Memorial Hospital, because of negligence, alleged the deceased's daughter Poli Begum.

Sajeda's son Selim Reza filed the case with Sadar Model Police Station accusing six persons including the arrested two and doctors concerned.