Officials closed the Arpon rehabilitation center in Chandpur after discovering severe violations and patient abuse. The facility housed 47 individuals despite regulations permitting only 10 residents. Management charged 14,000 taka monthly while serving inadequate meals of rice, lentils, and spoiled fish. Patient dissatisfaction triggered violent protests on September 24.
Twenty-seven people escaped by climbing the boundary wall during the disturbance. Saqib from Puran Bazar suffered serious injuries while jumping and later faced additional beatings at the facility. Authorities forced the center to cease operations on Wednesday evening. The Department of Narcotics Control worked overnight to reunite remaining patients with their families.
Officials praised the humanitarian efforts aimed at ensuring safe family reunification. Police launched an investigation into the center's management practices. Legal action will be taken against those responsible for the mistreatment and violations.
Twenty-seven people escaped by climbing the boundary wall during the disturbance. Saqib from Puran Bazar suffered serious injuries while jumping and later faced additional beatings at the facility. Authorities forced the center to cease operations on Wednesday evening. The Department of Narcotics Control worked overnight to reunite remaining patients with their families.
Officials praised the humanitarian efforts aimed at ensuring safe family reunification. Police launched an investigation into the center's management practices. Legal action will be taken against those responsible for the mistreatment and violations.
