Cumilla: Two children drowned in a pond near their house at Ramchandrapur village under Chandla union in Brahmanpara upazila. The incident occurred this afternoon.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the victims were identified as Jihad, aged 5, son of Jalil Mia, and Raihan, aged 3, son of Rubel Mia from Chauwara area in Cumilla Sadar Dakshin upazila. Raihan had been visiting his maternal grandfather's house at the time of the tragic incident.
Family members reported that the children were playing in the yard near the pond when they accidentally fell into the water and drowned. Efforts were made to rescue them, and they were rushed to Brahmanpara Upazila Health Complex. However, the on-duty doctor declared them dead upon arrival.
Dr. Fahmida Islam, a doctor at the hospital, stated that the children were brought in deceased and their bodies have been returned to their relatives. The incident was confirmed by Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Brahmanpara Police Station, M Delowar Hossain.