Severe disruption at Evercare Hospital entrance due to crowds of curious onlookers and political activists

Thousands of curious people and party activists gathered outside Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. The gathering came amidst the ongoing tension surrounding BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s medical treatment. Many people there were taking photos, recording live updates, or uploading selfies to Facebook.

This crowd often obstructed the main road in front of the hospital, located in the Bashundhara area. Police and hospital officials were repeatedly forced to clear the crowds. They feared the gathering could disrupt security and patient services. This scene was observed from 4 PM until evening today (Tuesday) outside the hospital.

Security Tightened at Hospital Gate
The main entrance of the hospital was under strict security. Law enforcement agencies set up a security perimeter. Members of the Special Security Force (SSF) and various intelligence agencies were on duty. Thousands of BNP activists, along with onlookers, positioned themselves throughout the area.

Groups of people, spanning various ages, were seen taking selfies and conducting photoshoots at the main gate. Some people used the hospital sign as a background for selfies. Others created “Evercare Live Update” videos or filmed TikTok-style clips near the entrance.

Frustration Among Activists and Staff
Activists who spoke to reporters revealed that many traveled from outside Dhaka to check on their “beloved leader.” However, many of them were frustrated by the over-excitement and excesses of the curious public.

Saidur Rahman, who traveled from the Badda area, was standing near the hospital taking a picture. He said, “Different news spread on Facebook. I could not stay home. So, I came in the afternoon just to see. I know crowding is wrong, but I felt strangely compelled to come.”

Law enforcement personnel found it difficult to manage the onlookers. Police officers constantly patrolled the area. They repeatedly asked people who were standing or taking pictures to move away. This was done to ensure patient transport and emergency services were not disrupted.

An unnamed police officer commented, “The crowd causes problems for ambulances entering and exiting. We are requesting people not to crowd. But many are just coming to take photos.”

Hospital authorities also expressed discomfort regarding the situation. They stated that the excessive crowd and camera flashes could disrupt patient care or the normal operations of the hospital.