On September 1, 2026, a patient named Abdul Malek died at Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital, allegedly due to medical negligence. This sparked a violent clash between patient attendants and intern doctors, leaving 21 doctors injured. Following the incident, intern doctors conducted a 40-hour strike until September 3, 2026. Public protests also occurred on September 5, 2026, regarding legal actions taken following the incident.