Dhaka, June 16 -- Dr. Sheikh Mohiuddin, Executive Director of the Ad-din Foundation, on Monday strongly denied allegations made by the Health Minister that the hospital authority chased him with "crores of taka" in bribes to save its operating registration.

Speaking at an emergency press conference held at Ad-din Medical College Hospital in the capital's Moghbazar area, Dr. Mohiuddin challenged Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain is to provide evidence to back his claims.

"I didn't chase after the minister with money. If he has made such a statement, he has to prove it. Let him show the evidence," Dr. Mohiuddin told reporters when questioned about the bribery claims.

The sharp rebuttal follows a statement made by the Health Min...