Sangsad Bhaban, June 28 -- Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain on Sunday criticised opposition Jamaat lawmakers for defending Ad-din hospital, saying it's license was suspended due to utter negligence that led the death of six babies.

"Why do you link every issue with your party ideology? One cannot oppose the country in the name of ideology, which you had done in 1971," he said, pointing at the opposition bench members in Parliament.

The Health Minister said this taking part in the general discussion on the proposed national budget for 2026-2027 fiscal year in the House.

"Being the health minister, I must look after the health and welfare of my people. My children cannot be allowed to die without treatment," he said adding that...