Authorities have sealed off a private maternity clinic in Feni town following the death of a young mother, allegedly due to negligence during a caesarean procedure.

The incident occurred at One Stops Maternity Clinic on Shaheed Shahidullah Kaiser Road, where 21-year-old Naima Akter Liza, wife of a Saudi expatriate from Fazilpur union, underwent surgery on Friday night.

According to family members, Liza was taken to the clinic after she went into labour and was quickly advised to undergo a C-section. Following the operation, her condition deteriorated, with excessive bleeding reported. Despite repeated concerns from relatives, the clinic authorities allegedly downplayed the severity of her condition.

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As her health worsened, she was referred to Chattogram Medical College Hospital, but died on the way on Saturday evening.

Soon after the incident, the district administration, in coordination with health officials, conducted a drive at the clinic and sealed it off for operating in violation of the Private Clinic and Laboratory Ordinance, 1982.

Assistant Commissioner and Executive Magistrate Mojibur Rahman said the healthcare facility had breached multiple regulations and was running unlawfully.

Civil Surgeon Dr Rubaiyat Bin Karim noted that the clinic had previously been shut down and later allowed to reopen under conditions. “Initial findings suggest negligence and mismanagement. An investigation is underway, and action will be taken if allegations are proven,” he said.

Police said no formal complaint had yet been filed, noting that legal steps will be taken upon receiving one.