The Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) has suspended the medical license of renowned physician Dr. Mamun Al Mahtab Swapnil for five years following the death of a patient at LabAid Hospital in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. As a result, he will not be allowed to see or treat patients during this period.
Background of the Decision
The decision was made during BMDC’s general meeting held on Saturday, June 21. On Sunday (June 22), Professor Dr. Ismail Patwary, Chairman of the BMDC Disciplinary Committee, confirmed the decision.
He stated,
“His registration has been suspended for five years. This means he will not be able to treat any patients during this time. Additionally, the licenses of 12 other doctors have also been suspended over various complaints.”
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What Happened at LabAid?
In October 2023, Rahib Reza, a 31-year-old patient, died at LabAid Hospital. Following this, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) formed an investigation committee. The report found that:
Gross medical negligence by Dr. Mamun Al Mahtab Swapnil and his team from the Department of Interventional Hepatology at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). Flaws and mismanagement in the hospital’s endoscopy system.
Investigation Report Recommendations
The report recommended punitive actions against the concerned doctors due to their negligence. Upon reviewing the findings, BMDC decided to impose the five-year suspension on Dr. Swapnil.
Dr. Swapnil has the right to appeal the decision in court. However, unless the court issues a stay order, he will not be permitted to provide any medical services either in person or online during the suspension period.
The suspension of a prominent and widely known physician has stirred significant public reaction. Many believe this sends a strong message about accountability in the healthcare sector and the consequences of medical negligence.
Source: NTV
