Rowshi's relatives demand arrest of docs

By Staff Correspondent
13 August 2006, 18:00 PM
Nasima Begum, mother of three-year old baby Farzana Faiza Chowdhury Rowshi, who died allegedly due to wrong treatment of doctors in a private clinic, bursts into tears during a press conference at the Dhaka Reporters' Unity auditorium in the city yesterday. PHOTO: STAR
Relatives of three-year old baby Farzana Faiza Chowdhury Rowshi, who died allegedly due to wrong treatment of doctors in a private clinic in the city on August 4, yesterday demanded immediate arrest and trial of the involved.

At a press conference at Dhaka Reporters' Unity auditorium, Rowshi's relatives alleged that the victim died due to wrong treatment of the doctors and nurses of Pancare Hospital and Diagnostics when she was admitted there with fever on August 3.

Sheikh Tanvir Muhammad Layes, Rowshi's uncle, in his written statement said doctors barred Rowshi's relatives to transfer her to other hospitals, even when physical condition was worsening, the

He also alleged that Rowshi died because of administering 8/9 high-powered anti-biotic injections to her tender body.

Tanvir said "The accused of the case are now threatening the family members to withdraw the case and offering money for settlement."

Rowshi's mother Nasima Begum and other family members were also present at the press conference.