They are merely a culmination of systemic tendency to cut corners and an ingrained apathy towards patients’ welfare. But eight of the 11 fire extinguishers at the coronavirus unit had expired. It is also not the first time United Hospital has been caught with expired material. The enthusiasm at collecting bills and reluctance at releasing patients sound like a familiar experience for many at these upscale private hospitals. In fact, that has been the attitude of the private hospitals and medical establishments barring a handful of them.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 30, 2020 09:11 UTC