Khulna: Two young siblings tragically lost their lives after consuming poisonous food in Rupsha upazila of Khulna district. The deceased, identified as Irani, aged 5, and Abdul Gani, aged 4, were the children of Masud Rana, a grocery shop owner residing in the Srifaltala Chandansri area under Rupsha upazila.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Rupsha Police Station Md Monirul Islam stated that the siblings fell ill after eating an apple during dinner. The children were initially taken to a local health complex but were later transferred to Khulna General Hospital due to worsening conditions.
As their health continued to decline, the minors were subsequently moved to Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH), where they ultimately succumbed to the poisoning while receiving treatment. Dr Suhash Ranjan Halder, the focal person at KMCH, confirmed that the cause of death was ingestion of poisonous foods.
Following post-mortem examinations, the bodies were returned to their grieving
family members. The tragic incident has raised concerns about food safety in the region.