KHULNA, July 20, 2025 (BSS) - Two more persons died at a city hospital after 
drinking toxic country-made liquor in Dumuria upazila of the district on 
Friday and Saturday night.

The deceased were identified as Robiul Gazi, son of Rezwan Gazi, and Russel 
Sarder, son of Jamir Sarder, both are residents of Thukra village under the 
upazila.

Earlier, five people died in Khulna city after drinking toxic liquor and 
police detained the alleged manufacturer.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Dumuria Police Station Md. Masud Rana said both 
individuals consumed a type of alcohol known as "Speed" on Friday night in 
Thukra Bazaar.

Robiul Gazi, one of them, died on Friday night and the other, Russel Sarder, 
died on Saturday night, he said.

The incident occurred in Thukra village of Dumuria upazila on Friday while 
several individuals have fallen seriously sick after drinking toxic "Speed".

Of them, Robiul and Russel were rushed to Dumuria Health Complex but later 
they were shifted to Khulna Medical College and Hospital (KMCH) as their 
condition deteriorated.

The OC said several others from the same area have also fallen seriously ill 
and are receiving treatment at different hospitals while keeping the matter 
confidential.

Earlier, five people died in Khulna city after drinking toxic liquor and 
police detained the alleged manufacturer.

Legal action is being taken in connection with the deaths, the OC added.