The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

Shelly Quader, wife of late film star Manna, at a press conference in the city alleged that her husband died due to negligence and wrong treatment by the doctors of the United Hospital.

She urged the Chief Adviser to take action against those responsible for the death of her husband. "If the culprits get punishment, it will be a landmark," remarked Shelly.

She demanded proper investigation of the incident and interrogation of the doctors and nurses on duty during Manna's hospitalisation. "Manna died prematurely because of the negligence of the hospital authority," she claimed. The press conference was held at Dhaka Reporters Unity yesterday where the late matinee idol's son, Siam Imtiaz, brother Prince Talukder Panna and other family members were present.

Shelly claimed that there was no specialist doctor in the hospital to treat Manna after he was rushed there with chest pains on February 17.

Shelly rejected the explanation of the hospital authorities and termed it an eye-wash.

Meanwhile, an official of the United Hospital termed Shelly's allegations baseless. Cardiology specialist Zahiruddin M Ilias was present when Manna was rushed to the hospital, she added.

"We protest her statement and we will formally make our position clear later today (Wednesday), said Shejuti, the official when she was asked by phone to comment on Shelly Quader's allegations.