Mass Illness and Panic Affect Hundreds of Garment Workers Across Multiple Factories in Ashulia, Savar

Hundreds of garment workers across six factories, including Magpie Composite Textile Ltd in Ashulia, Savar, fell ill on June 29, 2026, leading to widespread medical intervention. Medical professionals and authorities have identified the incidents as cases of collective panic and exhaustion caused by extreme heat, rather than a contagious biological disease.