A government probe has uncovered critical construction and ventilation flaws in the post-operative ward of Ad-Din Hospital in Moghbazar, where six children tragically died on Wednesday morning.
Speaking to the media on Friday, Dr. Zahid Raihan, Additional Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), revealed that the ward lacked essential safety mechanisms to ensure air circulation.
"We found various structural defects in the hospital's post-operative ward," Dr. Raihan said. "While the ward is equipped with air conditioning, there was absolutely no exhaust system for air to escape. If the AC is turned off, there is no backup ventilation. Shockingly, the ward has been operating this way for years."
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare formed a three-member high-level investigation committee immediately after the fatalities were reported. Investigators have been reviewing medical logs, technical blueprints, and structural data over the last 48 hours.
Dr. Raihan noted that the final investigation report is expected to be submitted by Saturday. The comprehensive report will determine whether the flawed medical environment and compromised air quality directly triggered or contributed to the deaths of the six newborns.
"The technical documents have been thoroughly reviewed," the DGHS official added. "Right now, our absolute priority is establishing the precise medical cause of death and holding any negligent parties accountable."
