Cumilla, Nov. 20 -- run health facility in Cumilla's Chandina upazila has allegedly been rented out and used as a private hardware warehouse, sparking concerns over misuse of public property and negligence by health staff.

Locals say the Mohichail Union Health and Family Welfare Centre has been partially occupied by a businessman with the consent of the health assistant in charge, who is accused of accepting money in exchange for permitting the illegal use of the premises.

A visit to the site revealed that the union sub-health centre comprises three buildings - one used for daily operations, another designated as residential quarters, and the third for the Family Planning Inspector's office.

The residential building was found locked, w...