At least ten people, including several children, were injured after being bitten by a dog in Dumki upazila of Patuakhali on Tuesday morning. The attacks began around 9 a.m. in different areas of the upazila, and the injured were treated at the Dumki Upazila Health Complex’s emergency department. Five of the victims were later referred to Patuakhali Sadar Hospital for advanced treatment.

Witnesses said a black-and-white dog roamed through several villages, biting pedestrians and children. The incident has caused widespread fear among residents. Most of the injured victims are children aged between five and eleven.

Dumki Upazila Livestock Officer Ashik Hazra stated that the matter has been reported to the upazila administration and that efforts are underway to identify and capture the dog. Health officials confirmed that all ten victims received medical care following the attacks.