Jhenaidah: A two-year-old boy drowned in the Kushna Baharampur River at Baharampur village under Kotchandpur upazila of the district this morning. The deceased was identified as Alif, son of Rashed Ali, a resident of the same village.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, family sources revealed that the child was playing near the river beside his house around 11 am. He reportedly fell into the water while attempting to retrieve a ball, leading to the tragic drowning.
Family members quickly rescued Alif and rushed him to Kotchandpur Upazila Health Complex. However, upon arrival, the on-duty doctor declared him dead.
Officer-in-Charge of Kotchandpur Police Station, Faiz Uddin Mridha, confirmed the incident, marking a tragic day for the community.