40 Students Hospitalized After Drinking Contaminated Water at Mamud Nagar High School, Tangail

At least 40 students of Mamud Nagar High School in Nagarpur, Tangail, fell ill on June 23, 2026, after drinking water from a school tubewell contaminated with suspected pesticides. Victims experienced vomiting, chest and throat pain, and breathing difficulties. While 31 students were treated at the health complex, 29 were hospitalized, and two were transferred to Tangail Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment. Authorities suspect intentional poisoning.