Rajshahi, Feb 15 (UNB) - A schoolboy drowned in the Boral River on the outskirts of the city on Friday.
The deceased was identified as Abdullah, 13, son of Abdul Aziz of Hamidkura village and a class seven student of Arani Government Manomohani High School in the area.
Locals said Abdullah along with his cousin went to the river to have a bath but drowned.
Later, a team of Fire Service and Civil Defence recovered the body around 2:15 pm, said Abdul Hye, the leader of the rescue team.
The body was handed over to his family, he added.