A 14-year-old boy is recovering from attempted suicide at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) after allegedly trying to finish the last stage of Blue Whale Challenge. Also Read- Has Blue Whale Challenge found its way to Bangladesh? Quoting the 14-year-old’s family members, the doctors said taking part in the challenge took a heavy toll on the boy’s health. There has been no reports of deaths caused by the Blue Whale Challenge in Bangladesh yet, but there has been claims. Originated in Russia in 2013, the Blue Whale Challenge has become one of the most controversial trends on social media platforms worldwide and has reportedly claimed the lives of at least 130 teenagers in Russia alone.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 12, 2017 15:11 UTC