Patients protest stale food supply

At least 100 patients of Thakurgaon Sadar Hospital abstained from taking food on Friday protesting the supply of stale and stinking food by the hospital authorities. The patients complained that everyday they are given substandard diet which is not worthy of eating. They alleged that they could not even take the breakfast as the bread smelt bad. Nazrul Islam, a patient, said despite repeated complaints the authorities did not take any measure to ensure supply of standard diet. Acting Civil Surgeon Abu Md Khairul Kabir said the contractor concerned will be showcaused and the contract will be cancelled, if necessary, to improve the situation.