At least 45 people, including women and children, have been injured after being bitten by a “rabid” dog in Habiganj. 

The incident took place in the Bahula area on the outskirts of the town from Wednesday morning until noon. 

The injured were rescued and admitted to the district Sadar Hospital. However, the dog had not been captured at the time of filing this report.

According to the hospital’s emergency department and local sources, a “rabid” dog suddenly began running around the area on Wednesday morning and attacking people.

At least 45 people, including women and children, were injured, confirmed Muminuddin Chowdhury, resident medical officer (RMO) of the District Sadar Hospital. 

Among them were 25 women and several children. 

The injured were receiving treatment. 

The hospital also had an adequate stock of rabies vaccines, he said.