Dhaka, Aug. 16 -- Bangladesh has adopted various legal frameworks to address medical negligence, yet such incidents continue to occur at an alarming rate. The recent case of a newborn allegedly injured at Dhaka's Delta Medical College Hospital has sparked public outrage and renewed debate over accountability in the country's healthcare system.

The High Court (HC) has asked why the hospital should not be held liable for damages of Tk 5 crore, following a petition by the infant's father seeking compensation for the immense pain his child has suffered. The baby, just five days old at the time, allegedly sustained a broken hand due to medical negligence while receiving treatment at the hospital.

The petition, filed by Mohammad Nure Saphah, ...