On May 16, 2026, a doctor was assaulted at Shariatpur Sadar Hospital in Bangladesh by relatives of a patient who had died. The incident occurred when family members, alleging negligence, attacked the physician on duty.
Local police confirmed the assault and stated that an investigation is underway. The doctor sustained minor injuries and was treated at the same hospital. No arrests have been reported as of May 17, 2026.
Hospital authorities have called for increased security measures to protect medical staff. The Bangladesh Medical Association has condemned the attack and demanded action against the perpetrators.
