Diarrhoea claims six, affects 500 in Sirajganj

The dead were identified as college student Bappa Raj, 18, and Abul Hasan, 6, of Rayganj upazila, Barik, 4, and Marzina, 5, of Chouhali, Ramisa, 5, of Kazipur, and Bulbul, 13, of Sadar upazila.

The Civil Surgeon's office, however, confirmed four deaths during the week.

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Rayganj, Chouhali, Tarash, Belkuchi, Shahjadpur and Sadar are the worst affected upazilas, an official source said.

Hospital sources said 60/70 diarroheal patients were being admitted to the Sadar Hospital and upazila health complexes everyday.

The Civil Surgeon's office said that a number of medical teams have been working in the affected areas round the clock to combat the waterborne disease.

Diarrhoea has taken an alarming turn in Kushtia, claiming one life and affecting 200 more on Thursday.

The deceased was identified as Siarannesa, 60, of suburban Mangalbaria area of the district town.

Hospital sources said the actual number of diarrhoea-affected people could be three times more, as most of the patients prefer taking treatment at home.