Dhaka, March 24 -- Health Minister Sakhawat Husain Bakul has announced that the government will conduct a week-long inspection of all private hospitals and clinics located between Asadgate and Shyamoli to curb irregularities in the health sector.

Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat on Tuesday morning, the minister said the move is part of a nationwide campaign to streamline healthcare services rather than merely imposing penalties.

"Our purpose is not to punish or close them down, but to improve services. We will visit these clinics within the next seven days and take action where lapses are found," Bakul said.

"If there is huge negligence, we will take official measures. Otherwise, we will guide them to upgrade their standards."...