Bangladesh hospital suspends worker after slapping child with severed middle finger
Bangladesh hospital suspends worker after slapping child with severed middle finger
A staff member at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Bangladesh has been suspended after allegedly slapping a child patient during treatment. The incident involved a young boy named Rimon, who was admitted with a severed middle finger, and has since led to legal action against the accused worker, Shaheen.
Rimon, a child from Patuakhali district, was rushed to the hospital after cutting off a finger in an accident. Doctors later informed his family that the finger could not be reattached.
The boy reportedly waited nearly nine hours before receiving any medical attention. During treatment, Shaheen, a hospital staff member, allegedly struck Rimon on the cheek while attempting to administer an injection. The force of the slap caused the child to cry and left visible blood clots in his eye.
Family members raised protests after the incident, claiming that hospital staff threatened them and forced them to leave the area. The confrontation escalated tensions among other patients and attendants present at the time. Following an initial investigation, authorities suspended Shaheen after uncovering preliminary evidence supporting the allegations.
Legal proceedings against the accused have now begun.
The hospital has taken immediate action by suspending Shaheen pending further investigation. Legal steps are also underway to address the alleged assault. The case highlights concerns over patient treatment and staff conduct within the facility.
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