Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Jolted into action in the wake of the death of two boys following circumcision, the government has reminded all private hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centres that administering anaesthesia outside licensed hospitals and clinics is prohibited.

For surgeries, it is mandatory to have anaesthetists accredited by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council, the Directorate General of Health Services said in a notice that issued 10 directives on Thursday.

It is also required to have a registered physician as a surgeon's assistant for all surgeries performed in hospitals and clinics.

The other instructions are:

Private clinics and hospitals must permanently display their licence copy at a visible spot near the main entra...