A newborn was found abandoned on a bed at the children's ward of Dinajpur Medical College Hospital yesterday evening, with a handwritten note left inside a bag.

According to hospital sources, the baby was admitted to the ward around 6:00pm yesterday.

Intern doctor Golam Ahad, who was on duty at the time, told The Daily Star over phone today that a couple, aged around 50, came to the ward after identifying themselves as the baby's maternal grandparents. They requested the admission of the newborn to the hospital.

"When I asked about the baby's mother, they said she was downstairs. I told them to bring her up. They went out but never returned. After a while, others noticed the baby alone on a bed outside the children's ward and informed us," said the doctor.

Despite extensive search, neither the baby's mother nor any of her relatives could be found.

A bazar bag was left beside the bed containing some medicines, diapers, baby clothes, and a note presumably written by the mother.

The note read: "I am a Muslim. I am a helpless woman. Due to unavoidable circumstances, I am leaving my baby here. Please, someone take care of her. Date of birth: 04-11-2025, Tuesday. These are all her medicines. I am a woman of the Muslim community."

Dr Ahad said the baby was born prematurely but was in a stable condition now. "The baby is receiving phototherapy [treatment using UV light] and is being kept warm. Other mothers in the ward are nursing her."

Since the news spread, many have approached the hospital today, expressing interest in adopting the baby.

The hospital authorities said they would take a decision after consulting with all concerned departments.