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DHAKA, June 15, 2024 (BSS) - Health Minister Dr. Samanta Lal Sen today said tougher action will be taken against those who are involved for banned drug Halosin for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia for all types of surgery.

"The government has banned Halosin drug used for anaesthesia while any surgery of patient was performed. The authorities will continue their drive against production, sale and marketing," he told a press conference at Directorate General of Drug Administration at Mohakhalia in the city, an official release said.    

The health minister warned that license of clinics and healthcare facilities will be cancelled, if this (Halosin) drug is used for performing surgery.  

Secretary of Health Service Division Md Jahangir Alam and Additional Director General of Directorate General of Health Service Prof Dr Ahmedul Kabir, among others, were present at the press conference.