The time has come now to question these malpractices and demand the much-needed reforms in our healthcare system.

Mazkura Ayub, once an active homemaker, is now leading a life limited to watching television and taking occupational and physiotherapy at a rehabilitation centre. Neither the 63-year-old can walk with ease nor can she move three of her fingers on the left hand.

Police finally recorded the case filed by the father of Rafida Khan Raifa, who died at Max Hospital in Chittagong due to doctors' negligence during her treatment.

The body formed to investigate the cause of death of Rafida Khan Raifa in the privately-run Max Hospital found negligence in treatment as the primary reason.

Two more patients died in separate hospitals in Chittagong city after alleged negligence in treatment on Tuesday.

A new born died hours after birth at a hospital in Hathazari upazila yesterday and the family alleged negligence on part of the hospital.

A Chittagong court has granted bail to two physicians of Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) in a case filed for negligence in treatment.

EVERY doctor has professional, legal and moral duty towards his patients. It is their duty to extend medical assistance to save the life of patients.