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Three children dead at Sunamganj hospital; father hospitalised
Authorities in Sunamganj are investigating the deaths of three children at a local hospital. The children's father is also receiving treatment after reportedly consuming poison.
LSN Bangladesh ·
Three children have been found dead at a hospital in Sunamganj district, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths. The father of the children has been admitted to the same medical facility after ingesting poison.
Local authorities confirmed the incident occurred at the hospital facility, though details regarding the exact timeline and cause of death remain under investigation. Medical officials are conducting examinations to determine the precise circumstances that led to the children's deaths.
The father's hospitalisation following the poisoning incident has raised questions about potential links between the two events. Investigators are gathering statements from hospital staff and family members to establish a clearer picture of what transpired.
The incident has sparked concern within the local community. Authorities have indicated that a formal investigation will determine whether the deaths and poisoning were connected or resulted from separate incidents. Hospital administration has cooperated fully with investigative authorities.