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Young Man Brings the Russell's Viper That Bit Him to Hospital
A 26-year-old bitten by a Russell's viper in Ishwardi killed the snake and brought it in a sack to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital.
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Child Dies of Snakebite in Jashore, Fear Grips Area
A six-year-old girl bitten by a snake at home in Sharsha, Jashore, died under treatment in a Khulna hospital.
Environment
Youth Dies on Way to Hospital After Exorcist Treats Snakebite
A young man bitten by a snake in Godagari, Rajshahi, died before reaching hospital after relatives first took him to an exorcist.
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Snakebite Patients Recovering With Treatment in Faridpur, Antivenom Stocks Adequate
Snakebite cases have risen in Faridpur amid fear over Russell's vipers, but doctors say most patients who reach hospital in time are recovering and antivenom stocks are adequate.
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Elderly Woman Dies of Snakebite in Dinajpur
A 60-year-old woman, Bhaduri Bewa, died of a snakebite in Bochaganj upazila of Dinajpur on 24 June.
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Two Upazilas Lack Antivenom; Police Warn Against Rumours
Alamdanga and Jibannagar health complexes in Chuadanga have no antivenom despite two recent snakebite deaths, and police have warned of action against anyone spreading Russell's viper rumours.
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Tangail Hospitals Have Enough Antivenom, Civil Surgeon Says
With fear of the Russell's viper spreading across Tangail, the civil surgeon says hospitals hold enough antivenom and urges people to stay alert rather than panic.
Environment
Woman Bitten by Snake in Her Sleep Dies in Hospital
A 45-year-old housewife, Sajeda Begum, died at Chuadanga Sadar Hospital after a snake bit her while she slept in Ariar Chak village.
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Farmer Dies of Russell's Viper Bite in Ishwardi
A 45-year-old farmer, Hafizur Rahman, has died in Ishwardi, Pabna, after a Russell's viper bit him while he was working in a banana orchard.
Environment
Young Man Bitten by Snake in His Sleep Dies
A 22-year-old man, Payel Ali, has died after being bitten by a snake while asleep in Gomostapur, Chapainawabganj.
Environment
Child Dies of Snakebite in Satkhira
A seven-year-old boy died of a snakebite in Shyamnagar, Satkhira, after first being taken to a traditional healer.
Fruits
Child Dies After Litchi Seed Lodges in Throat
A five-year-old boy in Birampur, Dinajpur, died after a litchi seed became stuck in his throat, according to his family.
Bangladesh
Schoolboy Injured by Langur He Tried to Pet in Abhaynagar
A black-faced langur bit an 11-year-old schoolboy on the chest in Abhaynagar, Jashore, when he tried to pet it; another boy was attacked earlier the same day.