Nitor emergency services resume 6hrs after clash between patients, employees 

 Emergency services at the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (Nitor), also known as Pangu Hospital, resumed six hours after clashes today (10 March) between outsourced hospital workers and protesters injured during the July movement.

 Prof Dr Md Golam Sarwar, a unit chief at Nitor, told The Business Standard, "The emergency service restarted at 5pm. The situation is now under control."

 "The incident occurred at around 11am. Following the confrontation, hospital employees left, leaving emergency counters unattended. While doctors remained on duty, the absence of nurses and support staff severely disrupted urgent patient care," he added.

 DMP's Tejgaon Division Deputy Commissioner Ibne Mizan said Monday's clashes left seven people injured.

A doctor at Nitor described the situation as dire. "I was supposed to perform surgery, but I couldn't because there were no nurses or even peons. Only doctors were present. Our hospital continuously receives critically injured accident victims, and now frustrated patients are attacking doctors," he said.

A police officer stationed at Nitor, requesting anonymity, told TBS that the clashes stemmed from an incident on Sunday night when an outsourced staff member was allegedly beaten up by injured students. 

"In protest, the staff began a work stoppage, which led to the confrontation.

"Both groups engaged in chase and counter-chase armed with rods and sticks in front of the administrative building and outdoor department," the official added.

Currently, over 100 protesters injured in the July movement remain admitted in two Nitor wards. While most have completed their treatment, many are reportedly refusing to be discharged.

Hospital authorities say some patients may be sent abroad for further medical care based on their condition.