Naogaon Correspondent: The upazila health and family planning officer said that after the father-in-law died, the daughter-in-law also died due to the Nipah virus in Manda, Naogaon. He died under treatment at Rajshahi Medical College (Ramek) Hospital around 5 p.m. on Wednesday (March 1).
Besides, my mother-in-law, Rahima Begum (60), is undergoing treatment in the ICU of Rameke in a critical condition.
The deceased housewife, Farida Begum, is the wife of Abdul Khalek of Chakchoyar village in the Kashab Union of Upazila. Earlier, Farida Begum’s father-in-law, Abdul Haque, also died of the Nipah virus on February 8.
Locals said that on February 4, Abdul Haque’s family collected juice from a date tree planted near the house and drank it. After two days, Abdul Haque’s body developed various symptoms, including a cold and fever. He was admitted to Naogaon Sadar Hospital on February 7 in critical condition. He died on February 8 on the way to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital as his condition deteriorated.
On Sunday (February 26), Abdul Haque’s daughter-in-law Farida Begum was admitted to Manda Upazila Health Complex after suffering from a cold and fever. As his symptoms were suspicious, the doctors sent him to Ramek Hospital for better treatment. On Tuesday, Farida Begum’s mother-in-law, Rahima Begum, was also sent to Ramek Hospital.
Manda Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr. Vijay Kumar Roy said that a team has been sent to the spot after receiving the news. Meanwhile, a team of ICDDRB from Dhaka has started work at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital.
