Mahbuba Rahman Akhi, a first-time mother, who lost her baby due to the alleged negligence of doctors at Dhaka's Central Hospital, passed away while undergoing treatment at the nearby Labaid hospital today (June 18). 

Akhi, a student of Eden College, breathed her last at the hospital around 12:45 pm, according to her husband, Yakub Ali Sumon.

Earlier, she went to Central Hospital with hopes of having a normal delivery after watching a video posted on social media by Dr Sangjukta.

She was admitted on June 9 under the supervision of Dr Sangjukta for the delivery, but the doctor was abroad at the time. 

Akhi had to undergo surgery due to complications related to childbirth, while the hospital authorities lied about the absence of Dr Sangjukta, Mahbuba’s family said. Her baby died a day later.

Later, Yakub Ali complained of “wrong treatment” and “deception” by the authorities at Central Hospital on June 14. 

He also claimed that their newborn child died due to the negligence of the hospital authorities.

BDST: 1915 HRS, JUNE 18, 2023
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