Severe
Epidemic
Ongoing
1 sources
Anthrax outbreak across five districts
An outbreak of Anthrax has affected over 100 people across five districts in Bangladesh over the past two months. The IEDCR is currently investigating the incidents, which are largely linked to the handling of infected livestock, with confirmed cases and hospitalizations reported in Gaibandha, Meherpur, Rangpur, Dinajpur, and Kushtia.
Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 06:00 amSundarganj, Gaibandha
Hazard specifics
Disease
fever
Notes
Anthrax outbreak primarily transmitted through contact with infected cattle and buffalo, manifesting in skin lesions and other symptoms.
Affected scope
1 Record| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 5 · district | গাইবান্ধা, মেহেরপুর, রংপুর, দিনাজপুর এবং কুষ্টিয়া |
5 · district
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