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Dozens of workers at a ready-made garment factory in Gazipur, Bangladesh, were hospitalized after falling ill, reportedly due to contaminated drinking water. The incident occurred at Dressmen Garments Ltd in the Chandra area, where at least 50 workers, mostly women, began experiencing severe symptoms on a recent morning.

Workers reported feeling dizzy, weak, and nauseous shortly after drinking water provided at the factory. The symptoms spread rapidly among employees on different floors, prompting concern and a rush to the Kaliakair Upazila Health Complex. Some workers anonymously reported noticing an unusual taste and smell in the water before falling ill, suggesting a potential contamination issue.

Dr. Sadiya Tasnim Munmun, the Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer, confirmed that the hospital experienced a surge in patients around 10:30 a.m., with approximately 50 workers receiving treatment. The sudden influx of patients placed a strain on the hospital's services as medical staff worked to provide necessary care.

As of the report's filing, the factory management had not released any official statement regarding the incident. Meanwhile, police were dispatched to the factory premises to manage the situation and prevent any potential unrest among the remaining workers. The exact source and nature of the contamination remain under investigation, with authorities working to verify the water supply and identify the cause of the mass illness.

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By 11:00am, around 50 workers had received treatment at the hospital. We are providing them with necessary care.