Newborn’s mother dies in Panchagarh hospital

Mother of a newborn died due to alleged negligence of doctors at Panchagarh Sadar Hospital on Sunday night. 

The relatives of the patient and local people encircled doctor and staff of the hospital.  

Yasmin Akhter, 20, wife of Md Shishir of Panbara village of Atwary upazila of Panchagarh was admitted to the hospital on Thursday night with labour pain, said Shishir. 

The next day Yasmin gave birth to a girl child through a normal delivery.

“On Sunday morning, her bleeding increased suddenly. But despite repeated request, doctors and other staff didn't visit the patient,” Shishir alleged.

“The bleeding continued and my wife died around 7:00pm on Sunday,” he said.

After the patient's death, her relatives and local people got furious and encircled the hospital.

Later, police brought the situation under control.

Resident Medical Officer Dr Monowarul Islam said the patient died due to excessive bleeding.

Replying to a query, he said the on-duty doctor and other staff were making preparation to transmit blood to the patient before she died. 

Shishir submitted a complaint to Civil Surgeon Dr Pitambar Roy against the doctor and staff. 

Contacted over cellphone, Civil Surgeon Dr Pitambar Roy said, “A three-member investigation team has been formed. After getting investigation report, departmental action will be taken against those who would be found guilty.”