Stray dog incident at Khan Jahan (Rah.) Shrine pond: Investigation committee confirms rabies, refutes intentional feeding allegations

On April 8, 2026, a rabid stray dog attacked and bit several people, including a three-year-old child and a security guard, at the pond of the Khan Jahan (Rah.) shrine in Bagerhat. A three-member investigation committee confirmed that the dog fell into the pond accidentally and was killed by a crocodile, refuting public allegations that it was intentionally fed as bait. The victims have sought medical attention and received rabies vaccinations.