DHAKA — In a swift and decisive move to uphold healthcare standards and administrative discipline, the Prime Minister has ordered the immediate dismissal of a doctor found smoking inside his room at a pediatric hospital.
According to reports, the incident came to light during an unscheduled inspection visit by the Prime Minister to the child healthcare facility. While surveying the premises and reviewing the hospital’s operations, the Prime Minister unexpectedly observed the physician smoking inside his assigned room within the pediatric unit.
Expressing deep displeasure over the severe breach of conduct, irresponsible behavior, and clear violation of health and safety guidelines inside a dedicated children’s hospital, the Prime Minister immediately directed the authority concerned to terminate the doctor from service without delay.
Smoking within healthcare facilities—especially in environments caring for vulnerable children and infants—poses serious health risks, including exposure to secondhand smoke, and directly undermines the ethical duties of medical professionals.
Government officials and medical observers have praised the Prime Minister’s direct intervention, emphasizing that this strict measure sends a strong warning across all public institutions that negligence, indiscipline, and compromise on patient health and hygiene will face zero tolerance.
Reporting by Borderless for The Borderless Journal. Filed under Uncategorized · 17 Oct 2026, 16:00.
