More than one hundred students at Dhaka University’s Kuwait Maitree Hall have fallen ill over the past three days with symptoms of waterborne diseases, reportedly after consuming contaminated water. The affected students have experienced diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, prompting the university administration to set up a medical camp to manage the situation. According to the chief medical officer of the university’s Shaheed Dr. Murtaza Medical Center, at least 60 students sought treatment on Thursday and Friday, and over a hundred have been affected in total.
Students reported a strong smell of bleaching powder in the hall’s water after the cleaning of water tanks, which caused nausea and discomfort. Some also blamed both the canteen food and water, though many who avoided canteen meals still fell ill, suggesting water contamination as the main cause. Dissatisfaction was expressed over the quality of medical care, with claims that doctors issued group prescriptions instead of individual diagnoses.
Hall provost Professor Dr. Mahbuba Sultana denied allegations of negligence, stating that the water reservoirs were professionally cleaned and filters rechecked, with preliminary tests showing no contamination. She said the situation is now under control, while students continue to demand full publication of water test results and permanent solutions.
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