RAJSHAHI: Ignoring the order of the High Court, Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) authorities have issued certificates to its 20 interns, who are accused of assaulting journalists.

The Director of RMCH Brigadier General AKM Nasir Uddin allegedly issued the certificates secretly to the accused interns of 49th batch at his office on Monday evening.

Deputy Director of RMCH Dr. ASM Barkat Ullah said that the certificates were provided to the interns as there was no ban against the interns to issue certificates from High Court.

Earlier on May 10, the authority of RMCH refused to provide certificates to them for their dissatisfactory performance and assaulting journalists. 

Earlier, the High Court issued a rule to RMCH authority for explanation about interns’ attack on journalists and providing no treatment.

The High Court wanted to know about the development of the case from RMCH authorities.

The Director-General of the Health Ministry and Director of RMCH were suggested to inform about the updates to the court by May 25.

BDST: 1836 HRS, MAY 13, 2014