Sirajganj, Sept 25(UNB)-A minor girl died and two others fell sick after drinking pesticide at Choupakia village in Tarash upazila on Monday.
The deceased was identified as Samia Khatun, 03, daughter of Mintu Ahmed of the village.
Locals said that the three minor girls -Samia, Mahi Khatun, 02, and Moriam, 03, were playing together on the floor while they found the pesticide and drank it.
After the trio started to cry and fell sick their family members rushed them to Upazila Health Complex where Samia died.
Meanwhile, two other children were sent to Sirajganj General Hospital for better treatment.