Char Fasson Upazila Health Complex in Bhola has taken a unique initiative to improve cleanliness and create a more patient-friendly environment under the leadership of Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr Ashraful Islam.

Rather than simply issuing instructions, Dr Ashraful Islam has been personally leading the campaign. On Saturday, he was seen applying cleaning solution to the tiled walls of the hospital with his own hands before cleaning staff washed and polished the surfaces to restore their shine.

During a visit to the hospital, regular cleaning activities were observed across wards, corridors, outpatient areas and other key sections of the facility.

Monowara Begum, a patient visiting the outpatient department, said the hospital environment is now much cleaner and more organized than before.

“There is no foul smell anywhere, and we no longer see brokers inside the hospital. Patients can now wait in line and receive treatment comfortably. It feels good to come to such a clean hospital,” she said.

Mohin Ahmed, an attendant of a patient admitted to the hospital for the past three days, said he had noticed cleaning staff working in separate morning, afternoon and night shifts every day.

“Because the hospital is cleaned regularly, there is no chance for dirt or waste to accumulate. The overall environment has improved significantly,” he said.

Several other patients also expressed satisfaction with the hospital’s clean surroundings and orderly service system. They said the regular cleaning programme, broker-free environment and courteous behaviour of hospital staff had strengthened public confidence in the facility.

According to hospital authorities, the cleanliness drive has been intensified to ensure a healthier and more hygienic environment for patients. Every ward, corridor, outpatient department and other important areas are being cleaned according to a fixed schedule, with doctors, officials and employees working together to maintain the improved standard.