Kushtia, Oct. 7 -- At least 33 people, including women and children, were bitten by a dog suspected to be rabid at different places in Kumarkhali upazila of Kushtia within about an hour on Wednesday evening.

The incident took place between around 6:30pm and 7:30pm in the Hall Bazar, Amtala, Indra Mor and Haytapara areas.

Pratyay Biswas, an assistant surgeon at Kumarkhali Upazila Health Complex, said at least 33 people were taken to the hospital with dog-bite injuries.

He said many of the victims sustained serious wounds. Of them, 27 received anti-rabies vaccines, while the remaining six were advised to visit the hospital on Thursday morning.

Locals said a black dog, suspected to be rabid, was seen roaming through different parts of th...