More than fifty workers at Dressman Fashion Wear Limited in Tongi, Gazipur, fell ill on Monday morning after experiencing breathing difficulties, vomiting, and convulsions. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. when a strong odor spread through the factory, causing panic among workers. The affected employees were taken to Shaheed Ahsan Ullah Master General Hospital, where 21 were admitted for treatment.

Factory official Abdur Rahman Ripon said the cause of the illness was still unknown, and the factory was closed for the day. Dr. Nafiya Sharmin from the hospital’s emergency department reported that most patients suffered from respiratory distress, while some experienced panic attacks, vomiting, and convulsions. Industrial Police Inspector Azad Rahman confirmed visiting the site and said the law and order situation remained normal.

Authorities are investigating the source of the odor and the cause of the workers’ sudden illness, while the factory remains closed temporarily.