File photo of Dhaka Medical College Hospital Dhaka TribuneWhen the fire broke out Thursday night, about 1,500 patients at ShSMCH were moved out for safety to other hospitalsThe fire at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital (ShSMCH) Dhaka had one casualty in an infant patient, and other patients who greatly suffered. When the fire broke out Thursday night, about 1,500 patients at ShSMCH were moved out for safety to other hospitals. The fire threat and the relocation took varying tolls on the patients, a number of whom suffered during the transition. When he was shifted to Dhaka Medical College, his breathing grew laborious. Medical staff from doctors, nurses, students, attendants alike helped wheel out patients – some were even carried out on shoulders or backs.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 15, 2019 16:30 UTC