Chuadanga: Two children drowned in the Bhairab river at Muktarpur village under Jibannagar upazila of the district today. The victims have been identified as Rimon Hossain, aged 6, and Md. Junayed Hossain, aged 7. They were residents of Eidgah Para in Muktarpur village.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the tragedy occurred after school hours when Rimon and Junayed, accompanied by several other children, went to the river near their home to bathe. The playful outing turned tragic as the two young boys drowned.
Officer-in-Charge of Jibannagar Police Station, Mamun Hossain Biswas, has confirmed the incident, underscoring the devastating impact on the local community and the families involved.