Three people have died in Sundarganj upazila of Gaibandha after being bitten by a stray dog, reportedly due to a shortage of rabies vaccines at government hospitals. The victims were among 13 people, including two children and two women, who were seriously injured in separate attacks on April 22 in Konchibari and Chaparhati unions. Families alleged that delays in obtaining vaccines from private pharmacies allowed the virus to spread, leading to the deaths.

The deceased were identified as Nanda Rani, Phulu Mia, and mason Ratneshwar Kumar, who died between May 6 and May 8. Another victim, Afroza Begum, has been sent to Dhaka in critical condition, while nine others remain under treatment. Local residents said fear has gripped the area due to the lack of vaccines in public hospitals. Union council member Tajrul Islam stated that timely treatment could have prevented the deaths.

Upazila health officer Dibakar Basak said funds have been allocated to purchase 30 rabies vaccines this month and advised immediate wound cleaning and vaccination after animal bites.