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ssnimcj.2026.11.1.12

Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Medical College Journal
Volume 11, Issue 1
January, 2026

Association of High Sensitive C- Reactive Protein with Female Metabolic Syndrome Patients in Bangladesh
*Mohammad S,1 Begum S,2 Saad MN,3 Naha S4

Abstract
Background: Raised level of high sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP) is found in Metabolic Syndrome patients (MS).
Objective: To observe association of serum hsCRP with Metabolic Syndrome in female patients.
Methods: This cross–sectional study was conducted from March 2019 to July 2020 in the Department of Physiology, Bangladesh Medical University (BMU), Shahbagh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Female (n=30, 25 to 45 year) were diagnosed with MS in the study according to the criteria of International Diabetes Federation (IDF). Apparently healthy female (n=30, age matched) were included in the study as control. Serum hsCRP level was measured by Immuno-turbidimetric method and Chi-square test was done to observe associations of serum hsCRP with MS.
Results: Median value of hsCRP was found significantly higher (p value ≤0.01) in MS patients than that of control subjects. Around 53.3% of MS patients were found to have elevated level of hsCRP.

Conclusion: This study may conclude that elevated hsCRP was associated with MS.

[Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Med Col J 2026, Jan; 11 (1):87-93]
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69699/ssnimcj.2026.11.1.12 

Keywords: Metabolic syndrome (MS), High sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP), Female, Bangladesh.

  1. *Dr. Sumaiya Mohammad, Department of Physiology, Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Medical College,     Kishoreganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh. wajeeh@gmail.com
  2. Dr. Shelina Begum,, Department of Physiology, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  3. Dr. Mir Nur Us Saad, Department of Community Medicine & Public Health, Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Medical College, Kishoreganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh.mirsaad81@gmail.com
  4. Dr. Susmita Naha, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Medical College, Kishoreganj.

 *For correspondence

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ssnimcj.2026.11.1.10

Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Medical College Journal
Volume 11, Issue 1
January, 2026

Postoperative Complications of Mastoid Surgery: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Mahdee SN,1 Efa SS,2 Kali F,3 *Nurunnabi M4

Abstract
Background: Mastoid surgery is a common procedure in otolaryngology, but postoperative complications can occur, affecting patient outcomes. Evaluating the incidence and clinical profile of these complications is essential for improving surgical care.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the incidence and types of complications following mastoidectomy.
Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Otolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet, from December 2014 to May 2015. All patients undergoing mastoid surgery during the study period were included using purposive sampling, excluding those with previous mastoid surgery, pre-existing middle ear complications, or unwillingness to participate. Mastoid surgeries included cortical, modified radical and radical mastoidectomies.
Results: Postoperative complications occurred in 7 patients (14%). Complications were more frequent in younger patients, with a mean age of 16.8±10.9 years. Minor complications (71.4%) were more common than major complications (28.6%). Modified radical mastoidectomy was the most performed procedure (84%), followed by radical (12%) and cortical mastoidectomy (4%). Complications were highest after radical mastoidectomy (33.3%). Specific complications included wound infection/gap (8%), meatal stenosis (4%), and major complications such as facial nerve paralysis, meningitis, and minor dural injury (2% each). Follow-up showed that most patients were complication-free at 1 week (88%), while 3-month follow-up indicated dry cavities (14%), discharging cavities (20%), and meatal stenosis (4%), with 64% lost to follow-up.
Conclusion: Postoperative complications after mastoidectomy were relatively low and mostly minor. Younger patients and more extensive surgeries had higher complication rates, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring and follow-up.

[Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Med Col J 2026, Jan; 11 (1):68-74]
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69699/ssnimcj.2026.11.1.10

Keywords: Postoperative complications, radical mastoidectomy, modified radical mastoidectomy, Sylhet, Bangladesh. 

  1. Dr. Syed Nafi Mahdee, Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
  2. Dr. Syeda Sumaiya Efa, Deputy Director, Program & Research, BADAS TB Initiative Diabetic Association of Bangladesh.
  3. Dr. Fatema Kali, Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesia, Analgesia and Palliative Care, National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.      
  4. *Dr. Mohammad Nurunnabi, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, Sylhet Women’s Medical College, Sylhet, Bangladesh. nur.somch@gmail.com

 *For correspondence

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ssnimcj.2026.11.1.7

Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Medical College Journal
Volume 11, Issue 1
January, 2026

An Outbreak of Diarrhoea Attributed to Consumption of Street-Foods- Bangladesh, March 2018
*Afreen N,1 Faruque AM,2 Jony MK,3 Flora MS4

Abstract
Background: Diarrhoea outbreaks are common in Bangladesh and usually reported through event-based surveillance. Increased admission of diarrhoea cases was noticed in Upazila-health-center in early March, 2018 and reported to IEDCR on 11 March.  The event was investigated to confirm outbreak, identify possible exposures and provide control measures.
Methods: We investigated outbreak since 12-14 March; conducted informal interviews, reviewed clinical records, created area-maps of case-patients, tested stool and water samples. For case-control study, we defined case-patients as “Any resident of that sub-district having ≥3 loose stools in 24 hours since 25th February’18 to date of investigation” and recruited 16 recently admitted case-patients mainly (most previous case-patients lacked contact information) and 32 neighborhood unmatched controls. Calculation of odds ratio and logistic regression were done to identify possible exposures with 95% confidence interval.

Results: Outbreak started since 3rd March; median age of line-listed case-patients (n=251) was 35 years (IQR 25-50) with male predominance (67%). Most case-patients were from municipality (53%, n=207). For case-patients versus controls, median age was 35 years (IQR 23-45.5) (versus 30 years (IQR 24-45)); 75% male (versus 31%); 60% (9/15) had occupations exposing them frequently to municipality (versus 19%). Odds ratios of consuming street-foods between 25 February-12 March (aOR 14.19, 95% CI 1.11-181.35) and similar illness among family members (aOR 35.4, 95% CI 2.71-461.98) were higher adjusting for sex and occupation. Interviews revealed that many people consumed available street foods in a fair occurred at this municipality from 2-10 March (prior to outbreak notification).
Conclusion: Duration of fair and outbreak showed that consumption of street foods from the fair was most likely source of this outbreak. Similar illness among family members might be due to person-to-person transmission or sharing same street food among family members. We suggested safety monitoring of street food sold in large gatherings (e.g., fair) to prevent similar outbreaks in future.

[Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Med Col J 2026, Jan; 11 (1):42-53]
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69699/ssnimcj.2026.11.1.7 

Keywords: Diarrhoea, Outbreak, Gatherings, Street food, Bangladesh 

  1. * Dr. Nawroz Afreen, Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine. nawroz.afreen@gmail.com.
  2. Dr. Abdullahel Maruf Faruque, Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer, Bahubal Upazila Health Complex.
  3. Dr. Manjur Hossain Khan Jony, Assistant Professor, Department of Virology, Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research.
  4. Dr. Meerjady Sabrina Flora, Former Additional Director General, Planning and Research, Directorate General of Health Services.

 *For correspondence

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ssnimcj.2026.11.1.3

Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Medical College Journal
Volume 11, Issue 1
January, 2026

Acute Watery Diarrhoea Outbreak from Contaminated Municipal Water Supply in Jashore, Bangladesh, 2015

*Billah MM,1 Rahaman MR,2 Samad MS,3 Habib ZH,4 Billah SB,5 Rahman M6

Abstract

Background: Diarrhoeal outbreaks commonly occur during pre- and post-monsoon seasons in Bangladesh. On October 12, 2015, the Superintendent of the 250-bedded General Hospital, Jashore, informed the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research, Bangladesh, of an increase in admission of patients with acute watery diarrhoea from Jashore Municipality. We investigated the event to ascertain the cause of the outbreak and its associated risk factors.
Methods: We conducted a descriptive study followed by a case–control study in Jashore Municipality from October 13 – 20, 2015. We defined a case as any person living in Jashore Municipality having three or more episodes of loose motion per day with symptoms lasting ≤7 days. A control was defined as any person living in Jashore Municipality without a history of loose motion in the preceding 7 days. Stool samples of untreated patients were tested for a rapid dipstick test for Vibrio cholerae O1 and culture sensitivity. Water samples from the municipal water pump and households were tested for microbial contamination. Cases were enrolled from hospitals and asymptomatic controls were identified by convenience sampling from the same hospitals’ outpatient clinics, matched by municipal residence and household access to municipal water. Descriptive analysis and logistic regressions were performed. We calculated adjusted odds ratios (AOR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI).
Results: Between 9–14 October, 214 patients were admitted to the hospital; 115 (53.7%) lived in Jashore municipality. Cases were from all age groups, with 57% males. We enrolled 27 cases and 49 controls. Drinking municipal supplied water in the preceding 24 hours was significantly associated with illness (AOR 4.5; 95% CI: 1.3–15.3; p=0.015). In stool samples, Vibrio cholerae O1 was identified by rapid test in 3/8 (37.5%) samples and two were confirmed by culture. Household-level municipal water had total coliforms up to 8,000 CFU/ml. Environmental inspection found multiple breaches in water supply pipes running through open drains.
Conclusion: The investigation confirmed a cholera outbreak in Jashore district, most likely spread through the contaminated municipal water supply. We recommended repairing leakages, chlorination, and public education to prevent future outbreaks in similar urban settings.

[Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Med Col J 2026, Jan; 11 (1):14-23]
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69699/ssnimcj.2026.11.1.3
Keywords: Acute Watery Diarrhoea, Cholera, Water Supply, Disease Outbreaks, Case-Control Studies, Environmental Monitoring, Bangladesh

 

  1. *Dr. Mallick Masum Billah, MSc in Applied Epidemiology, MPH (Epidemiology), MBBS, Resident Advisor, Field Epidemiology Training Program, Nepal, South Asia Field Epidemiology and Technology Network Inc. (SAFETYNET) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8545-2879 . drmasumbillah@yahoo.com
  2. Md Rezanur Rahaman, PhD, MSc in Applied Epidemiology, MPH, Assistant Professor National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4782-4149
  3. Mohammad Sohel Samad, PhD, MPH; MS, Associate Professor & Head (Community Medicine & Public Health, Mugda Medical College, Dhaka, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4502-8747
  4. Zakir Hossain Habib, Professor of. Microbiology & Chief Scientific Officer, Department of. Microbiology, Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), Dhaka https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2163-3600
  5. Syed Md Baqui Billah, PhD, MPH (Epidemiology), MBBS, Deputy Director, Directorate General of Medical Education, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9337-9627
  6. Professor Mahmudur Rahman, PhD, MPH, Former Director, Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), Dhaka https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3698-4852

*For correspondence

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ssnimcj2025v10i1s9

Original

Effect of Pre-existing Ischemic Heart Disease on 30-Days Mortality in COVID-19 Patients

 Iqbal MH,1 *Moontaha H,2 Sarker BK,3 Paul MR,4 Chowdhury AW5

 

  1. Dr. Md. Hasan Iqbal, MBBS, Department of Cardiology, National Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (NICVD), Dhaka, Bangladesh
  2. *Dr. Hashiba Moontaha, MBBS, FCPS (Gynaecology& Obstetrics), Department of Gynaecology& Obstetrics, Dhaka Medical College &Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh;hashibapriom@gmail.com
  3. Dr. Bikash Kumar Sarker, Infectious Diseases Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  4. Dr. Mira Rani Paul, Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
  5. Professor Dr. Abdul Wadud Chowdhury, Director, National Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

 *For correspondence

Abstract

Background: COVID-19 has emerged as a multisystem inflammatory disorder with significant cardiovascular implications. Patients with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions may be particularly vulnerable to severe outcomes, yet data from developing countries regarding the impact of pre-existing ischemic heart disease (IHD) on COVID-19 outcomes remains limited.

Objective: To investigate the effect of pre-existing ischemic heart disease on 30-day mortality in COVID-19 patients at a tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh.

Methods: This case-control study was conducted at Dhaka Medical College Hospital over twelve months, enrolling 120 RT-PCR-confirmed COVID-19 patients (60 with pre-existing IHD, 60 without IHD). Clinical characteristics, laboratory parameters, and treatment modalities were assessed. Outcomes included in-hospital mortality, complications, and 30-day mortality. Data analysis included chi-square tests, t-tests, and multivariable logistic regression.

Results: COVID-19 patients with pre-existing IHD showed significantly higher rates of critical disease (30.0% vs 11.6%, p=0.002), cardiac complications including acute myocardial infarction (45.0% vs 0%, p=0.001), and heart failure (28.3% vs 6.66%, p=0.001). The IHD group required more intensive care (71.6% vs 36.6%, p<0.001) and demonstrated higher in-hospital mortality (36.6% vs 10%, p<0.001) and 30-day mortality (60.0% vs 16.6%, p<0.001). After adjusting for confounders, pre-existing IHD independently predicted 30-day mortality (OR=7.25, 95% CI=2.17-24.23).

Conclusion: COVID-19 patients with pre-existing IHD experience significantly worse outcomes, including higher rates of complications and mortality. These findings emphasize the need for enhanced monitoring and aggressive management strategies for COVID-19 patients with pre-existing IHD in Bangladesh.

[Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Med Col J 2025, Jan; 10 (1):63-72]

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69699/ssnimcj2025v10i1s9

Keywords: COVID-19, Ischemic Heart Disease, Bangladesh, Mortality, Cardiovascular Complications

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ssnimcj2024v9i2a8

Original Contribution

Sociodemographic and Etiological Profile of Patients with Metabolic Acidosis Admitted in an Intensive Care Unit of a Specialized Hospital in Bangladesh

*Rahman MM,1 Islam U,2 Mamun AA3

  1. *Dr. Md Muhibur Rahman, FCPS (Medicine), FCPS (Gastroenterology), Medical Officer, Department of Gastroenterology, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet, Bangladesh. dmc@gmail.com
  2. Ummehoney Islam, MD (Dermatology), Resident, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet, Bangladesh
  3. Abdullah Al Mamun, FCPS (Medicine), Senior Consultant, Department of Medicine, Evercare Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh

 

*For correspondence

Abstract

Background: Metabolic acidosis is a serious acid-base disorder frequently encountered in intensive care units (ICUs). Early diagnosis and management of its underlying causes are crucial for improving patient outcomes. However, there is a paucity of local data on the etiologies of metabolic acidosis among critically ill patients in Bangladesh.

Objectives: To determine the causes of metabolic acidosis and distinguish the etiologies associated with an elevated anion gap from those with a normal anion gap among patients admitted to the Medical ICU of a specialized hospital in Bangladesh.

Methods: This hospital-based observational study was conducted at the Medical ICU of Evercare Hospitals, Dhaka, Bangladesh, from March 2012 to August 2012. Fifty patients diagnosed with metabolic acidosis were enrolled. Data on patient demographics, comorbidities, clinical features, and biochemical investigations were collected.

Results: The mean age of patients was 58.04 years, with a predominance of males (68%). Renal failure was the most common cause of metabolic acidosis (58%), followed by lactic acidosis (28%), diabetic ketoacidosis (6%), and methanol poisoning (6%). The majority (82%) had high anion gap metabolic acidosis. Hypoalbuminemia was observed in 62% of patients.

Conclusion: Metabolic acidosis more commonly occurred in patients with renal failure, particularly in the sixth and seventh decades of life, with a male predominance and higher prevalence among individuals from higher socioeconomic backgrounds. Causes of high anion gap metabolic acidosis were more common than normal anion gap acidosis in ICU patients. Prompt diagnosis and management of the underlying etiology are crucial for improving outcomes.

[Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Med Col J 2024, Jul; 9 (2):94-102]

doi: https://doi.org/10.69699/ssnimcj2024v9i2a8

Keywords: Metabolic acidosis, anion gap, intensive care unit, Bangladesh, etiology

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ssnimcj2024v9i2a5

Original Contribution

Analysis of Road Traffic Accident Deaths at a Medical College Mortuary in Sylhet

 

*Rahman MF,1 Poly TB,2 Uddin NM,3 Nurunnabi M4

 

  1. Md. Fahmidur Rahman, Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, North East Medical College, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh
  2. Tahmina Begum Poly, Registrar, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, North East Medical College, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
  3. NM Minhaz Uddin, Lecturer, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
  4. *Dr. Mohammad Nurunnabi, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, Sylhet Women’s Medical College, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh. somch@gmail.com

 

*For correspondence

Abstract

Background: Road traffic accidents (RTA) are a widespread global crisis, causing millions of deaths and innumerable injuries each year. It has become more prevalent and deadly as civilization progressed. This study aimed to analyse deaths caused by road traffic accident in Sylhet district.

Methods: A retrospective study, based on autopsy records, was conducted to analyze deaths resulting from road traffic accidents at the mortuary of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College. A total of 301 autopsies were performed from January 2016 to December 2018 at this facility.

Results: The majority of victims, accounting for 48.6%, were adults aged 20-49. Additionally, the death rate was notably higher among individuals aged 60 and older, at 19.6%.The incidence of deaths was higher among males, accounting for 66.1%. Injuries to the skull and scalp region were the most prevalent, occurring in 85.4% of cases, followed by injuries to the brain and spinal cord, which were observed in 76.1% of cases. The most prevalent types of injuries were bruising (92.4%) and abrasions (86.7%). The most common cause of death according to postmortem findings was haemorrhage and shock (91.4%), followed by skull injuries (77.4%) and brain injuries (62.8%).

Conclusion: Addressing these common causes through education, enforcement of traffic laws, infrastructure improvements, and vehicle safety measures can help reduce the number of RTA deaths.

[Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Med Col J 2024, Jul; 9 (2):72-78]

DOI: https://doi.org/10.69699/ssnimcj2024v9i2a5

 

Keywords: Road traffic accidents, deaths, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

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SSNIMCJ 2023 v8i 2 a5

Original Contribution

Health Problems among the Agricultural Workers in a Selected Area of
Manikganj District

1. *Dr. Afsana Mahjabin, Associate Professor, Community Medicine, Monno Medical College, Manikganj.
afsana.aqsa@gmail.com
2. Professor Dr. Khondoker Mohammad Ali, Professor, Community Medicine, Monno Medical College, Manikganj
3. Professor Dr. Md. Jahangir Alam, Professor, Community Medicine, Monno Medical College, Manikganj
4. Dr. Mohammad Tariqul Islam, Associate Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka
5. Dr. Tamanna Tasneem, Senior Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Peoples Republic of
Bangladesh
6. Dr. M. A. Muhaimin Al Zihan, Senior Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration, Peoples Republic of
Bangladesh
*For correspondence

Abstract
Background: Health problems are well recognized problems among the agricultural workers all
over the world specially in developing countries. For an agricultural country like Bangladesh
injuries during cultivation of land are the significant causes of slump. This paper represents the
main causes of agricultural injuries among the Bangladeshi farmers.
Objectives: The study was conducted with an aim to assessing the health problems of the
agricultural workers in a rural area of Manikganj.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out in different villages of Manikganj during the
period of October, 2022 to March, 2023 by the Department of Community Medicine, Monno
Medical College, Manikganj.
Results: The study revealed that out of 316 respondent’s majorityi.e. 95 (30.66 %) belonged to the
age group (51-60) years. Most of the respondents i. e. 251(52.3%) were male, 89 (28.2%) illiterate
followed by 86 (27.2%) studied up to primary grade. Majority i.e. 144 (45.6%) had monthly family
income (5000-10,000) tk. Regarding duration of agricultural work 210 (66.4%) had been working
for (2-20) years. About 246 (77.4%) had knowledge of occurring physical injury followed by 90
(28.3%)respondents knew about insect bite.Regarding source of injury 150 (47.2%) were injured
by sickle and 111(31.8%) were injured by spade. Regarding common site of injury, majority i. e.
215(67.6%) said that injuries occur in lower limbs and 206 (64.8%) said in upper limb. About 187
(58.8%) respondents injured due to overload of work followed by 126(39.6%) which was due to
lack of knowledge. Regarding preventive measures of health problems 114 (35.9%) farmers used
mathal followed by 120(37.7%) used gamcha. This study revealed that physical injury occurred in
224 (31.9%) farmers followed by heat injury and skin disease in 91(12.9%) & 79(11.3%) farmers
respectively.
Conclusion: Majority of the farmer‘s suffer from different type of injury/accident without taking
necessary preventive measure.

[Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Med Col J 2023, Jul; 8 (2):98-106]
Keywords: Health problems, agricultural workers, Manikganj, Bangladesh

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SSNIMCJ 2023 v8 i2 a2

Original Contribution

Forensic Evaluation of Suicidal Deaths due to Organophosphorus Compounds Poisoning

1.Dr. Tasnuva Aziz Munalisa, Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Sylhet Women’s Medical
College, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
2. Dr. Md. Shamsul Islam, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, Sylhet MAG Osmani
Medical College, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
3. Dr. Abu Tareq Md Rashel, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Sylhet Women’s
Medical College, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
4. Dr. Tahmina Islam, Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Jalalabad RagibRabeya Medical
College, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh.
5. *Dr. Mohammad Nurunnabi, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Sylhet Women’s Medical
College, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh. nur.somch@gmail.com
*Correspondence
Abstract
Background: In Bangladesh, agrochemical-related suicides are on the rise. The use of
organophosphorous compounds (OPCs) as insecticides is common and widely used as a suicidal
method in our countries due to their inexpensiveness and easy accessibility.
Methods: The intent of this autopsy study among cases of OPC poisoning deaths was to determine
the evaluation of autopsy reports of 254 OPC poisoning suicidal deaths during 2017 and 2018 at
the mortuary of Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Bangladesh.
Results: Two out of three victims were aged below 30 years, which belongs to the young age
group, and females (58.3%) were predominant. Most of the victims resided in Companygonj
(18.1%), and Gowainghat (15.0%), which represent the rural parts of Sylhet. Three-fourths of the
dead bodies (76.0%) were brought to the morgue under Kotwali police station. The most prevalent
finding of OPC poisoning suicidal deaths was asphyxia (96.8%).
Conclusion: The present study showed that the majority of the patients were young females than
males. The distribution of insecticides to the general population should be strictly regulated by law
and adequate focus placed on the safe usage of pesticides. All age groups need to be made aware of
this poisoning’s potentially fatal effects, but young ones need this information the most.
[Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Med Col J 2023, Jul; 8 (2):69-75]
Keywords: Forensic evaluation,OPC poisoning, suicidal deaths, Sylhet, Bangladesh

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SSNIMCJ 2023 v8 i2 a1

Editorial

Deteriorating the Dengue Situation in Bangladesh

Dr. Safia Sultana, MBBS, M Phil (Microbiology), Head & Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Medical College, Kishoreganj.drsafia79@yahoo.com

Abstract: Not available

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