Doctor suspended after PM catches him smoking in his office
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman expressed strong displeasure after catching a doctor smoking inside his office during a surprise visit to Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute in Agargaon, Dhaka.
The doctor’s room was also found to be untidy. The PM immediately ordered the doctor’s suspension, and he was subsequently placed under temporary suspension.
The PM visited the children’s hospital in Agargaon on Saturday afternoon. During the visit, he toured various departments and inspected the working environment for doctors and healthcare workers, as well as the overall cleanliness of the hospital.
The information was provided by the PM's deputy Press Secretary, Hasan Shiplu.
According to the deputy press secretary, during the inspection, the prime minister entered the office of Associate Professor Rafiqul Islam and found him smoking. The doctor’s office was also in an unhygienic condition. The prime minister expressed anger at the doctor’s conduct and the untidy environment in an important healthcare institution such as a hospital.
Following the incident, the prime minister immediately instructed Professor Dr A K M Azizul Haque, chairman of the hospital’s governing board, to take action against the doctor. Subsequently, Dr Rafiqul Islam was placed under temporary suspension.
During the visit, the Prime Minister also stressed on the importance of maintaining a hygienic environment, ensuring cleanliness and requiring doctors and other staff members to perform their duties responsibly.
