Private hospitals should come forward

Professor M Zahidul Haque, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka
We have no word to console the victims and family members of the Savar tragedy. We pray to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed souls and strength to their families to endure the pain of losing their near and dear ones. Now, those who have survived with critical injuries need immediate and appropriate medical treatment. Along with government hospitals, private hospitals in the capital should also come forward in aid of the Savar building collapse victims. I think the leading private hospitals in Dhaka, such as United Hospital, Square Hospital, Labaid Hospital, Apollo Hospital, etc., should take the responsibility of providing free medical treatment, including surgery, to at least 5-10 critically ill and injured victims of the Savar tragedy.