Maternal death following surgery at Al Baraka Hospital in Brahmanpara, Cumilla

Poppy Akter (21) died on September 18, 2026, after undergoing surgery at the unlicensed Al Baraka Hospital in Brahmanpara, Cumilla. Allegations indicate the surgery was performed by a neurology student instead of a qualified gynaecologist. Following the death, a financial settlement was reached, and a five-member investigation committee was formed by local health authorities.