At least four people have died and three others have been hospitalized after allegedly consuming toxic liquor in Tongibari upazila of Munshiganj.
The incident occurred between Thursday night and Friday afternoon.
The deceased were identified as Bacchu Bepari, 65, Ibrahim Munshi, 70, Rahmat Ullah Bepari, 68, of Kathadia village, and Hossain Doctor, 65, of Ghasipukurpar in Mohakali union.
The three others who fell ill — Rahmatullah, 65, Al Amin Sarkar, 45, and Sizan Bepari, 26 — were initially treated locally before being shifted to hospitals for advanced care.
Confirming the incident, Kathadia-Shimulia Union Parishad Chairman Md Anisur Rahman said the deaths were caused by excessive alcohol consumption.
However, Tongibari Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohidul Islam said they had not yet received any official report and were investigating the matter.
Observer

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