Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- At least 11 people in Gaibandha's Sundarganj Upazila have developed symptoms of anthrax after butchering the meat of a diseased cow.

The affected are all residents of Kishamat Sadar village in Belka Union, according to Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dibakar Basak.

Belka Union council member Hafizar Rahman said the group took part in cutting up the cow's meat on Sept 29. Soon after, they developed blisters and tissue decay on various parts of their bodies, particularly on their hands, noses, mouths and eyes, reports bdnews24.com.

"Among them, Moza Mia, Mozzaffar Mia, Shafiqul Islam and Mahbur Rahman are seriously ill. They are receiving treatment at home," he said.

One of the patients, Mahbur Rahman, said: ...