Fatikchhari: Two children drowned in Harualchhari Union of Bhujpur thana under Fatikchhari upazila today. The victims were identified as Saki, aged 8, daughter of Habibur Rahman, and Sanjida, aged 11, daughter of Jagir Hossain.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the tragic incident occurred when a deep pond, formed due to extensive soil extraction from nearby agricultural land for a brick kiln, was filled to the brim by heavy rain. The two children were playing in the vicinity when Saki accidentally fell into the pond. In an attempt to rescue her, Sanjida also fell into the water, resulting in both of their drownings.
Harualchhari Union Parishad Chairman Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury confirmed the unfortunate deaths, prompting local residents to call for immediate action. They have urged authorities to fill the water body to prevent future incidents of this nature.