Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for a 'zero tolerance' policy to deal with those responsible for the recent deaths of two children during circumcision procedures, according to Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen.

The minister addressed the issue during a media briefing at the Secretariat on Sunday.

"I met with the prime minister [on Thursday] and she emphasised the need for zero tolerance in such cases. She instructed me to take whatever action is deemed necessary. She was very clear about the seriousness of the matter."

The deaths of two children following circumcision procedures within a span of two months has caused a stir in the country. On Jan 20, 10-year-old Ahnaf Tahmin Ayham died after undergoing circumcis...