Lalmonirhat: A SSC candidate died from snakebite at Uttar Balapara village in Kaliganj upazila of the district last night. The victim was Bishnu Chandra Shil, 18, son of Sunil Chandra Shil of the village.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, locals reported that a poisonous snake bit Bishnu at 10pm last night at his residence. He was subsequently taken to Kaliganj upazila health complex, where the duty doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
Chandrapur Union Parishad chairman Md Jahangir Alam confirmed the incident and expressed his condolences to the family. The tragic event has brought attention to the risks of snakebites in rural areas, highlighting the need for increased awareness and medical preparedness.