DGHS forms panel to probe allegations against Dr Jahangir Kabir

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Thursday formed a six-member committee to investigate allegations against Dr Jahangir Kabir and his organisation, Health Revolution Limited, over the death of a diabetic patient at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
The DGHS formed the committee on Thursday following an application from the Department of Endocrinology at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital. The information was confirmed by DGHS sources on Saturday.
The patient reportedly died after being advised to stop taking insulin and follow a keto diet along with supplements.
According to a notice signed by Prof Dr Md Nurul Islam, director of the Hospital and Clinic Branch of the DGHS, the directorate took the allegation concerning the patient's death into account before forming the committee.
The committee has been asked to submit its report, along with a clear opinion on the allegations, within 10 working days.