10 dead following Bangladesh funeral stampede

    At least 10 people were killed in a stampede during a funeral rite in Bangladesh.

    More than 30 others were injured in the incident in the city of Chittagong, which happened during the post-funeral prayer and feast for former mayor Mohiuddin Chowdhury.

    It is suspected the stampede began as mourners rushed to receive free food packets.

    Officials say the death toll could rise due to the severity of injuries sustained by some of the victims.

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