Dhaka's 31 hospitals treated 6,703 injured

More than 6,700 people received medical attention at different government and private hospitals in the wake of the recent clashes in Dhaka.

Bangladeshi students' continuous movement for quota reform in government job posts led to these conflicts.

Several students required medical attention at hospitals from July 16 to July 29.

Several individuals who were struck by projectiles such as brickbats, sticks, or rods sought medical attention at the hospital.

Many individuals who were hit by pellets, rubber bullets, or bullets sought medical attention at hospitals.

Many individuals experience symptoms of illness as a result of tear gas and sound grenades.

Clashes and violence extended beyond Dhaka University and its surrounding areas in the capital.

There were reports of widespread violence in Uttara, Badda-Rampura, Mirpur, Jatrabari-Shanir Akhra, Mohammadpur-Basila, and Dhanmondi areas. Injured patients were promptly taken to hospitals in the vicinity for medical care.

From July 23 to July 27, TGE correspondents interviewed authorities from 38 government and private hospitals.

Nine government and 29 private hospitals were involved, and seven did not provide information.

The exact number of injured individuals remains unknown at this time.

Several individuals have been discharged from medical facilities following the administration of initial medical assistance.

Some individuals with more severe injuries required hospitalisation for a period of one to two days.

Numerous individuals remain hospitalised, their injuries requiring ongoing medical attention. Unfortunately, several of the injured individuals have passed away while receiving medical treatment at the hospital.

Unfortunately, the hospital authorities could not maintain records of all the individuals who sought treatment for their injuries.

In some instances, individuals are discharged from hospitals right after receiving treatment. Due to time constraints and limited resources, the hospitals could not document names, addresses, and ages.

In an interview with TGE on July 23, Major (retd) Md Hafizul Islam, the deputy director of Uttara Modern Medical Hospital, revealed that the hospital was experiencing a surge in patients, making it challenging to document all the necessary information.

A significant number of individuals injured in the violence have received medical treatment at the National Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedic Rehabilitation (NITOR).

Based on data obtained from the hospital on July 23, it has been reported that a significant number of individuals, precisely 1,269, sought medical treatment during the period spanning from July 17 to July 22.

Bullets struck a total of 231 individuals. A total of 537 individuals were admitted and received medical treatment.

Dhaka Medical College Hospital is often the primary destination for many injured individuals in the aftermath of significant violence or disasters.

However, it is widely believed that more individuals have sought medical care at this hospital. The authorities needed help maintaining a comprehensive record of individuals.

Reporters from TGE recently conducted visits to an additional Five government hospitals.

There are several notable medical institutions in the area, including Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital, Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), National Institute of Ophthalmology & Hospital, National Institute of Diseases of the Chest and Hospital, Mugda Medical College and Hospital, and Kuwait Bangladesh Friendship Govt.

According to official records, 4110 individuals have sought medical treatment from a network of nine government hospitals.

Private hospitals treated a staggering 2,593 injured individuals.

Farazy Hospital in Rampura reported the highest number of wounded individuals, and according to the hospital's deputy general manager, Rubel Hossain, 950 injured individuals sought medical attention.

On July 18, 300 individuals sought medical attention at the hospital. The following day, that number increased to 600. By July 20, only 50 people arrived at the hospital.

According to his statement, these individuals were released after receiving initial medical assistance.

There are 21 private hospitals in Dhaka. These include three in Dhanmondi, five in Uttara, four in Rampura-Badda, three in Shanir Akhra and Jatrabari, and individual hospitals in Mohammadpur, Mirpur, Agargaon, and Old Dhaka. The information regarding Syed Mansoor Ali Medical College Hospital in Uttara was obtained through telephone interviews with three sources.

During clashes, police officers utilize pellets in addition to other firearms. Several individuals suffered injuries to their eyes from pellets. Reporters from TGE visited three hospitals to investigate the individuals affected by pellets.

Three hospitals in Dhaka are the National Institute of Ophthalmology & Hospital (NIOH), Dhaka Medical College Hospital, and Lions Eye Hospital.

At NIOH, 424 individuals sought treatment for eye injuries, while DMCH received 41 cases. A total of 150 patients sought treatment at the Lions Eye Hospital.

These three hospitals received a total of 615 patients with eye injuries. Several individuals sustained injuries to one or both of their eyes.

Several individuals have had to undergo eye surgery, and it is anticipated that more will require this medical procedure.

An anonymous senior physician revealed to TGE on Sunday evening that, unfortunately, many individuals may not regain their eyesight following the eye surgery.

Eight private hospitals did not provide any information. Nearby witnesses said injured individuals were observed seeking medical attention at these hospitals.

Certain officials claim to have received orders from the authorities prohibiting them from sharing information with journalists or anyone else.

According to hospital officials, permission from the local police station is necessary to provide information.

According to officials from another hospital, the police confiscated the CCTV footage from their facility. The reason behind the police's decision to take the footage remains unknown to him.

Several hospitals, such as Al-Raji Islami Hospital, Better Life Hospital, and Bangladesh Multicare Hospital, still need no information.

Cure Consultation, Safe Aid, Anabil Hospital in the Jatrabari-Shanir Akhra areas, and Asgar Ali Hospital in Old Dhaka have kept all information private.