Cold spell claims 8 lives in Dinajpur

The victims include Bishwa Nath Chandra Roy, 66, Mohinee Bala, 88, Fukku, 64, Rahman Ali Shah, 68 and one year-old Arif.

Identity of three persons who died in Chirirbandar upazila could not be known.

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Many people, particularly children, have been attacked with diarrhea and pneumonia due to cold, doctors at the Sadar Hospital said. At least 100 people have been admitted to the hospital, they said.