Drowning
Bangladeshi siblings drown in Sea of Oman
Two Bangladeshi migrants drowned in the Sea of Oman while taking a bath in Al Shifa beach area in Muscat early Monday (September 04, 2023).
The deceased were identified as Abbas, 25, and his brother Azad, 20, sons of late Ahmed Hossain, of Chandgaon Para, Ward No. 4 under Nazirhat Municipality of Fatikchari upazila.
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According to the locals, the two brothers had been living in the Hamriyah area of Oman for a long time. Recently their father died and they along with other family memebrs came to the country.
Later, Abbas and Azad went back to Oman leaving behind their mother.
Quoting family members, Md Shahjahan, councilor of Nazirhat Municipality, said on Monday around 3am (local time), the two brothers went to Al-Sifah Beach in Muscat. While bathing, Abbas and Azad were washed away by a strong wave and went missing.
Other friends searched for them but failed to trace them during the night.
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Later, Oman Royal Police recovered the bodies of the two brothers on Monday morning.
Now, their bodies were kept in the morgue of Qurum Royal Police Hospital in Muscat, Councilor Shahjahan added.
2 children drown in a pond while trying to pluck guavas in Gaibandha
Two children died after falling into a pond while trying to pluck guava at Satarpara village in Palashbari upazila of Gaibandha district on Friday.
The deceased were identified as Rumpa, 7, daughter of Sultan Mia, and Rafia, 4, daughter of Raihan Mia, of the village.
Mostafizur Rahman, chairman of Betkapa Union Parishad, said the two children climbed a guava tree to pluck fruits in the afternoon.
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A branch broke and the children fell into the pond right next to the tree.
Later, locals recovered the bodies of the two children in the evening.
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2 minor girls meet watery grave in Chattogram
Two minor girls drowned in a pond while playing near it at Musapur in Sandwip upazila of Chattogram district on Sunday.
The deceased were identified as Ispa, 5, daughter of Abdur Rahim Saiful, and Jannat, 4, daughter of Sumon of Ajiullah Sukani Bari of the area.
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Abul Khayer, chairman of Musapur union, said Ispa and Jannat were playing near the pond adjacent to their house around 11:30 am.
When they were not seen or heard from for a long time, their families started searching for them.
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2 kids down in waterbody in Habiganj
Two minor children drowned in a waterbody at Dalgaon village in Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj district on Monday.The deceased were identified as Arif, 5, son of Zahirul and Karima, 7, daughter of Najir Mia of the village.
Drowning Prevention: Open Water Safety Precautions for TravellersMujibur Rahman, in-charge of Mantala Police camp, said Arif and Karima drowned while playing near the waterbody around 10:30 am.
Bangladesh leads WHO in adopting resolutions to reduce drowning mortalityGetting no whereabouts of the two children, the parents of both the children started to search for them and found the floating bodies of the two children.A pall of gloom descended the area over the death of the two children.Bangladesh leads WHO in adopting resolutions to reduce drowning mortality
Drowning Prevention: Open Water Safety Precautions for Travellers
When tourists and travellers embark on their adventures, they often seek out new experiences and explore unfamiliar environments. Unfortunately, open water accidents and drowning incidents can occur, posing a significant risk to their safety.
Lack of swimming skills, underestimating water conditions, lack of awareness about local safety measures, and unfamiliarity with the water environment are mainly responsible for the accidents. It is crucial for tourists and travellers, especially those going into the ocean, river, or any open water bodies, to be aware of the potential dangers and take necessary precautions to prevent drowning.
Open Water Safety Tips for Tourists
Learn Swimming Skills
It is highly recommended to have basic swimming skills before going into open water. Travellers need to take swimming lessons to improve their abilities and build confidence. Knowing how to float, tread water, and swim basic strokes can significantly enhance your safety in the water.
Stay within Your Comfort Zone
It's essential to assess one’s own swimming abilities and stay within one’s comfort zone. Avoid venturing into deep or fast-flowing water, if one is not confident.
It’s always safe not to attempt activities beyond your own skill level, such as diving in unfamiliar areas or swimming long distances without proper training. When the tourists attempt to swim in a new area, they should try to stick where they feel comfortable and safe, considering their swimming proficiency and experience.
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Take Local Advice
Bangladesh is known for its vast network of rivers, and some areas have strong currents. It would be better to familiarise yourself with the water conditions and potential hazards in the specific location you plan to visit. Currents can be unpredictable, so it is important to understand their behaviour and take necessary precautions.
Travellers can seek advice from local authorities, experienced water sports professionals, or knowledgeable guides. The local people can provide valuable insights about the local water conditions, any specific precautions to take, and areas to avoid.
Observe Warning Signs
Experts suggest paying close attention to warning signs, flags, or instructions from local authorities regarding water conditions. These signs may indicate high tide, strong currents, dangerous areas, or any other potential hazards. Tourists should always follow these guidelines to ensure their own safety.
Wear a Life Jacket
If you are not a strong swimmer or when participating in activities like boating, kayaking, or rafting, wearing a properly fitted life jacket or personal flotation device (PFD) can enhance safety. Life jackets provide buoyancy and can save lives in the event of an accident or unexpected water conditions. Besides, it is necessary to ensure the life jacket is in good condition and properly fastened.
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2 children drown in Jamalpur pond
Two children drowned in a pond at Sirajabad in Islampur upazila of Jamalpur district on Monday.
The deceased were identified as Simanto, 7, son of Ibrahim Khalil and Minal, 8, son of Shukkur Ali of the upazila.
Mostafizur Rahman Kamal, Palabanda Union chairman, said the two children went missing while they were taking bath in the pond at noon.
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After noticing that the two children were missing for a long time, local people started searching for them. Later they recovered them from the pond and took the children to a local hospital where the doctors declared them dead.
Body of 7-yr-old boy found in Gazipur
Police on Friday recovered the body of a seven-year-old boy after he went missing for two days in Gazipur.
The deceased is Mohammad Ali, 7, son of Aynal Hossain from Maijhpara village under Chapainawabganj’s Sadar upazila.
According to police, Ali went missing when he left home for playing on Wednesday noon. As he didn’t return home in the evening, his family started searching for him.
“Not finding the boy anywhere, Ali’s mother filed a General Diary (GD) with Bason police station on Thursday. On Friday morning, local people found the boy’s body floating in a pond and informed police, who then went to the spot and recovered it,” said Mohammad Ali, Sub-Inspector (SI) of Bason Police Station.
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Ali added that police are suspecting that the boy died by drowning.
“The body has been sent to Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy, after which the exact reason of Ali’s death will be known,” added the SI.
SSC examinee drowns in Khulna pond
An SSC examinee who suffered from epilepsy drowned in a pond while taking a bath in Koyra upazila of Khulna on Friday.
Priya Majhi, 16, was daughter of Nitish Majhi of Khodolkati village under Moheshboripur union. She was sitting her SSC exams from a local high school this year.
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Mony Roy, a member of the union parishad, said Priya drowned in the pond, possibly due to an epilepsy attack that affected her while bathing.
Later, locals recovered her body from the water body, Mony added.
Flood death toll rises to 141
The death toll from this season's floods in the country rose to 141 with another death from drowning in Sylhet in 24 hours till Monday morning.
The total deaths were recorded from May 17 to August 22, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Of the deceased, 80 were from Sylhet, 43 from Mymensingh, 17 from Rangpur and one from Dhaka division.
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One hundred and nine people drowned in floodwaters, 19 were killed by lightning strikes, three from snake bites, one from diarrhoea, and nine others due to other reasons.
Around 35, 277 people were hit by floods during the same period.
Thirty-seven upazilas, including 33 in Sylhet, three in Rangpur and one in Chattogram divisions were affected by floods.
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Sylhet, Sunamganj and Moulvibazar were the worst-hit districts, with 13, 11 and five upazilas affected by floods respectively.
Two siblings found dead in Ctg pond
Two siblings who went missing on their way to a local mosque for Asr prayers were found dead in a pond in Rangunia upazila of Chattogram on Friday night.
The deceased were identified as Mohammad Hasan, 10, and Mohammad Hossain, 9, sons of Mohammad Shafi, a daily wager in Chandraghona Khandaker Para village.
Edris Azgarh, chairman of Chandraghona Kadamtoli union, said the two brothers went missing on their way to the mosque in their locality to offer Asr prayers in the afternoon.
Around 9.30pm, when they did not return home, their parents informed the local people.
Local people and their parents launched a search operation and eventually fished out the bodies of the siblings from the pond in Chandraghona.
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They were rushed to Chandraghona Christian Mission Hospital, where doctors declared them dead on arrival.