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A physician of Mymensingh Medical College (MMC) has been suspended for misbehaving with the Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Professor Dr. Md Abu Jafor on Saturday afternoon (December 06, 2025). Dr. Dhandeb Barman, who was in-charge of the Casualty Department, has been asked to show cause for his rude behavior. A video of the incident went viral on social media, drawing widespread criticism from various quarters. Earlier in the morning, the DGHS DG visited Mymensingh Medical College Hospital to attend a seminar on the recent progress and challenges in treating bladder and reproductive system diseases in children. Read more: Naogaon residents battle dengue surge as urban services falter Before the seminar, Prof Jafor inspected different sections of the hospital. During his visit to the emergency department, he raised concerns over patient care, management and staff presence. Unhappy with the remarks, Casualty In-Charge Dr. Barman reacted arrogantly, referring to manpower shortages and workload. As the DG expressed displeasure, an argument ensued between the two. Hospital Director Brigadier General Md Golam Ferdous, Assistant Director (Administration) Dr. Mohammad Main Uddin Khan, and other administrative officials and doctors were present during the incident. Assistant Director (Administration) Dr. Mohammad Main Uddin Khan said Dr. Barman had a heated conversation with the DG during the inspection over the quality of services. Read more: Sylhet residents endure relentless mosquito invasion amid dengue surge “Dr. Barman was immediately relieved of his duties. Further action will be taken following departmental procedures,” Dr. Main Uddin said.

People of Magura have lost hope of getting proper health services in the district. As a result, serious patients are taken to Faridpur or Jashore for treatment. In three upazilas, there are three 50-bed upazila health complexes but the services are not up to the mark. Even patients at Magura Medical College Hospital (MMCH) at the Sadar upazila are not getting proper treatment. In 2017, to meet the demand of increasing patients in the district 100-bed MMCH was upgraded with 250 beds and advanced equipment. A manager was also appointed. But its services have not developed over the years. Though the hospital has ICU ward, ventilators and central oxygen system but coronavirus affected patients are not getting the minimum treatment facility they need. The ICU ward, ventilators and central oxygen system- all were seen locked up. Besides, the scarcity of staff and doctors have made the treatment quality even poorer.   There are allegations that doctors transferred to MMCH often go elsewhere (district) over lobbying. District Civil Surgeon Dr. Shahidullah Dewan said about the manpower crisis in the hospital. He also said that steps were being taken to solve this problem. The people of Magura district hope the authority will take necessary steps in developing the quality of medical services, during this pandemic.

A man, hit by his elder brother at Satani Sreebardi in Sreebardi upazila on Sunday morning over land dispute, died at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital early Monday.