Doctor suspended for misconduct with Health DG

Staff Reporter :

A physician at Mymensingh Medical College (MMC) has been suspended after reportedly misbehaving with the Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Professor Dr. Md Abu Jafor, on Saturday afternoon.

Dr. Dhandeb Barman, who was overseeing the Casualty Department, has also been served a show-cause notice regarding his unruly conduct.
A video of the confrontation quickly spread across social media, prompting widespread criticism from the public and within the health sector.

Earlier in the day, the DGHS chief had visited Mymensingh Medical College Hospital to attend a seminar on the recent developments and challenges in treating bladder and reproductive disorders in children.

Prior to the seminar, Prof. Jafor toured several units of the hospital. While inspecting the emergency department, he pointed out concerns about patient care, overall management and staff attendance.

Irritated by these comments, Dr. Barman responded sharply, citing acute workforce shortages and heavy workload.
As Prof. Jafor expressed dissatisfaction over his reaction, the situation escalated into a verbal altercation.

Hospital Director Brigadier General Md Golam Ferdous, Assistant Director (Administration) Dr. Mohammad Main Uddin Khan, along with other administrative officers and physicians, were present during the incident.

According to Assistant Director (Administration) Dr. Main Uddin, Dr. Barman engaged in a heated exchange with the DG regarding service quality during the inspection.
“Dr. Barman was immediately removed from his responsibilities. Further actions will follow as per departmental regulations,” Dr. Main Uddin stated.