Six die in Chuadanga over two days, police cite ‘alcohol poisoning’

Six people have died in Chuadanga Sadar Upazila and three others have been hospitalised after drinking “alcohol”, authorities say. Five of the victims died on Saturday night and one on Sunday night, according to Chuadanga Sadar Police Station chief Khaledur Rahman. “On Thursday night, a few people drank spirits in the Dingedah Bazar area of Shankar Chandra Union of the Sadar Upazila,” Khaledur said. “After that, five people died one by one from Saturday. The incident came to light after another person died while undergoing treatment in a hospital on Sunday night.” The deceased have been identified as Kheder Ali, 40, a van driver from Nafarkandi village; Mohammad Selim, 40, a fish trader from Khejura village; Mohammad Laltu alias Ripu,...