“Go to Journalists When Labour Pain Starts”: Dr Keya Goes Viral Over Controversial Remark

A five-member investigation committee has been formed to determine the responsibility of the doctor and hospital concerned over the death of a newborn allegedly after sustaining a head injury due to medical negligence during a normal delivery in Chauddagram.

Dr Md Farzana Khandaker, junior consultant of the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department at Chauddagram Upazila Health Complex, has been appointed as the committee’s convener.

Chauddagram Upazila Health Officer Dr Rashid Ahmed Chowdhury Tofayel formed the committee on Thursday (October 8). The committee has been instructed to submit a complete investigation report within three working days.

According to reports, the incident occurred last Saturday (October 3) at Al Noor Hospital on Chauddagram High School Road. During a normal delivery under the supervision of Dr Khairunnahar Keya, the newborn suffered a deep injury to the head and subsequently died. The mother was Nazma Akter, wife of expatriate Mostafizur Rahman from Khamar Puskarani village in Shuvapur Union of the upazila.

The incident came to light after the woman’s relatives alleged on social media on Monday (October 5) that the doctor had provided negligent treatment. After local journalists reported on the incident, Dr Keya made an objectionable remark targeting journalists from her personal Facebook account.