Bangladesh, Oct. 12 -- Member of Parliament for the Bagerhat-3 constituency and State Minister for Climate, Forest and Environment Lion Dr Sheikh Faridul Islam has ordered the closure of all illegal clinics and diagnostic centres in Bagerhat within a week.

He directed the concerned authorities to take necessary action against the unauthorised healthcare facilities within the stipulated time. He gave the instructions while addressing a preparatory meeting and views-exchange session on dengue prevention at the 250-bed Bagerhat General Hospital on Saturday.

The state minister said establishing a legal and quality healthcare system was essential to ensure proper medical services for the people. He urged all concerned to remain vigilant so ...