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Anthrax scare spreads in Gaibandha, people advised to avoid infected animals
Published : Sunday, 27 September, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Observer online report
At least 35 people, including women and children, have received treatment for suspected anthrax symptoms in five unions of Sundarganj upazila in Gaibandha, triggering concern among local residents.
The situation has also raised concern in Meherpur, where 412 people have received treatment for anthrax in different upazilas over the past nine months.
In Bachhati village of Sundarganj, a man named Manzurul Islam slaughtered a sick cow on September 12. Several men and women took part in cutting the meat. A few days later, four people developed blisters on their bodies.
Another 10 women, men and children subsequently developed symptoms. So far, 35 people have shown suspected symptoms of anthrax, causing concern in the area.
A local resident said large blisters had appeared on some people’s bodies, including around their eyes, foreheads and stomachs.
Doctors said anthrax is highly infectious and usually spreads to humans through contact with infected livestock. However, the disease can be treated completely if treatment is started in time.
Sundarganj Upazila Health Officer Dr Kamrul Hasan said the affected people were being treated at home to prevent the disease from spreading to others.
“Anthrax usually does not spread from person to person. However, it can spread if someone with a skin wound comes into contact with an infected person,” he said.
In Gangni upazila of Meherpur, 412 people have received treatment for anthrax over the past nine months. Most of those affected are believed to have contracted the disease from sick livestock.
Dr Masudur Rahman, a medical officer at Gangni Health Complex, said anthrax may initially appear as a black mark resembling an insect bite and can sometimes look like a boil or blister containing pus.
He advised people to seek medical attention as soon as possible so that tests can be conducted and appropriate treatment provided.
Researchers have also advised people to avoid contact with infected or suspected infected animals and seek medical attention promptly if symptoms appear.
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