|| Mijanur Rahman Akanda, Phulpur: Mymensingh, Bangladesh: A mobile court has fined five private healthcare facilities in Phulpur upazila of Mymensingh for operating with regulatory violations, underscoring the authorities' ongoing drive to improve standards in the country's private health sector.The joint operation was carried out on Thursday afternoon by Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) and Executive Magistrate Mohammad Yusuf, along with Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Md. Shafiqul Islam.During the inspection, officials found a range of irregularities, including the absence of valid licences, failure to comply with standards prescribed by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), unhygienic conditions, and the employment of nurses and laboratory technicians without the required professional certifications.Following the inspection, the mobile court filed five cases and imposed fines totaling Tk 115,000 on five institutions.The penalties included:Asha General Hospital and Diagnostic Centre – Tk 50,000City General Hospital – Tk 50,000Popular Diagnostic Centre – Tk 5,000Digital Diagnostic Centre – Tk 5,000Bashundhara Diagnostic Centre – Tk 5,000The fines were realised on the spot, according to the authorities.Officials said the operation was aimed at ensuring that private healthcare providers comply with legal and professional standards to safeguard patient safety and maintain the quality of medical services.Speaking after the drive, the administration warned that similar enforcement actions would continue in the public interest. Authorities also urged all private hospitals and diagnostic centres to obtain the necessary licences, maintain hygienic facilities, and ensure that qualified and certified healthcare professionals are employed.The latest crackdown reflects the government's broader effort to strengthen regulatory oversight of private healthcare institutions and protect patients from substandard medical practices. Local residents welcomed the initiative, expressing hope that sustained monitoring would improve the quality, accountability, and reliability of healthcare services in the area.