A veteran snake charmer, identified as 55-year-old Logen Hasda, has tragically lost his life after being bitten by a venomous snake at his residence in Nawabganj upazila of Dinajpur district. The unfortunate incident culminated on Monday afternoon while he was undergoing treatment at the Dinajpur Medical College Hospital, sending a wave of grief through the local community. According to local sources and family members, Hasda had been involved in the profession of catching snakes, performing snake shows, and even treating snake-bite victims locally for nearly three decades.
The incident unfolded on Monday morning when Hasda was preparing to stage a snake performance in a neighboring village. As part of his routine preparations, he was extracting a snake from a sack inside his house when the reptile suddenly struck and bit his hand. The venom quickly began to take effect, causing him to fall severely ill within moments. Alarmed by his sudden deterioration, family members and neighbors rushed to his aid and immediately transported him to the Nawabganj Upazila Health Complex for urgent medical intervention.
Upon arrival, emergency medical personnel assessed his condition and determined that the venom had caused critical complications, necessitating advanced emergency care. He was swiftly referred to the Dinajpur Medical College Hospital for specialized treatment. Despite the best efforts of the attending physicians, Hasda succumbed to the venomous bite and passed away around 12:30 PM while undergoing treatment at the hospital facility.
Local Union Parishad Chairman Hasan Md. Salahuddin confirmed the tragic details of the incident, noting that Hasda's lifelong association with dangerous reptiles ultimately ended in this fatal accident. The community has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden demise of a familiar face known widely for handling snakes.
Meanwhile, local law enforcement authorities have verified the sequence of events. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Nawabganj Police Station, Abdul Quddus, stated that an unnatural death case has been formally lodged at the police station by the deceased's family members. Following the completion of necessary administrative and legal formalities, local authorities granted permission to the grieving family to proceed with the funeral and burial rites of the deceased.
