Dhaka, April 8 -- Since the recent outbreak of measles, hospitals across the country have been struggling to cope with the influx of patients. Comilla Medical College Hospital (COMCH) is no exception. Due to a shortage of beds, children infected with measles are being treated in the corridors.

However, a 100-bed specialised hospital building for children that has been fully constructed still remains unused after more than a year and a half.

According to officials, although construction has been completed, the hospital has not yet been opened due to a dispute between the paediatric department of COMCH and the Comilla Civil Surgeon's Office over who will take responsibility for its operation.

However, amid the measles outbreak, the civil...