After 18 days of disruption, the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital in Agargaon, Dhaka, has fully resumed operations.
From Saturday morning (June 14), all departments, including the outpatient unit, began providing regular services.
Doctors, nurses, and staff members have returned to duty, and the hospital premises are once again bustling with patients and visitors.
Dr. Zakia Sultana Neela, Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and coordinator for the treatment of the injured, confirmed to the media that all services across the hospital have resumed normal operations.
“Doctors and nurses are performing their duties as before. Everything is now functioning smoothly. We are committed to restoring the previous level of trust and confidence between patients and healthcare providers,” she said.
Patients expressed relief at the full reopening of the hospital. Abdul Malek Ripon, who traveled from Comilla, said, "I had to return without treatment last week when I brought my son here. Today, I was able to consult at the outpatient department without any trouble."
Several other patients also reported that they were receiving services without complications.
The disruption began on May 28, when a clash broke out between doctors, nurses, and family members of injured July war veterans who were receiving treatment at the hospital.
Several hospital staff members were injured during the altercation. Fearing further security risks, the hospital effectively ceased operations from May 29.
Emergency services were partially restored on June 4, and limited outpatient services resumed on June 12.
The hospital is now fully operational, much to the satisfaction of the patients and staff.
