On September 14, 2026, 23 individuals, including 21 students, fell ill during class at Tomruddi Jorkhali High School in Hatiya, Noakhali, due to exposure to an unidentified pungent smell. This marks the second such incident at the same school in a week, prompting local authorities to form a three-member investigation committee to explore causes such as mass hysteria, environmental factors, or chemical hazards.
Disease
acute respiratory infection
Suspected cases
23
Notes
The incident is being investigated as a possible case of mass hysteria or environmental contamination due to the recurring nature and the report of an unidentified pungent smell.
| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arafat Hossain | 14 | Hospitalized | — |
| Arak Debi | 14 | Hospitalized | — |
| Chayem | 13 | Hospitalized | — |
| Farida Akter | 13 | Hospitalized | — |
| Laiju | 13 | Hospitalized | — |
| Oishee | 13 | Hospitalized | — |
| Rihan | 12 | Hospitalized | — |
| Sakib | 12 | Hospitalized | — |
| Sumaiya | 14 | Hospitalized | — |