An expatriate student, drowned after falling into the river while trying to board a launch in Bhairab upazlila of Kishoreganj on Monday (April 22, 2024). The incident happened at the Bhairab Bazar Launch Terminal around 8:30 PM on Monday. The deceased was Al Islam (30), son of Alauddin, director of the Bhairab Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Two CUET students on motorcycle killed by speeding bus in Chattogram Bhairab River Police Sub-Inspector Rafiqul Islam confirmed the matter. He said, after being informed, a police team reached the spot and rescued Islam with the help of local divers after 40 minutes. He was taken to the Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead. Islam had gone to Germany for studies on a scholarship about a year and a half ago. He came home on vacation a few days before Eid. Family members said Al Islam was going to board a ferry to hang out with his friends by the riverbank. At that time, he slipped and fell into the river. Read more: Body of Navy person recovered 8 hrs after going missing in Muhuri River

The body of a member of Bangladesh Navy who went missing while taking a bath in the Muhuri River in Feni on Saturday (April 20, 2024) afternoon has been recovered after more than 8 hours. The deceased Abul Hasan was the son of Abul Khair of Dhanikunda village of Parshuram upazila. He was posted at Chittagong Naval Basecamp. Abul Hasan along with his friends went to take a bath at the ghat adjacent to Nazir's house on the Muhuri river around 2pm on Saturday for some relief from the scorching heat. Read more: Bangladeshi siblings drown in Sea of Oman Suddenly, Abul Hasan presumably drowned and went missing. Failing to find him, his friends informed the Parashuram Fire Service. Despite a lot of searching, the members of the Fire Service failed to rescue the missing Abul Hasan. Later, a diving team from Chattogram joined the rescue operation and managed to recover the body around 9:20pm. Mohammad Shahadat Hossain Khan, officer-in-charge (OC) of Parashuram Police Station, said the body would be sent to Feni General Hospital morgue for an autopsy. Read more: No concrete bridge for 20,000 inhabitants in Feni, Noakhali for over 22 years

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. Read: 3 construction workers die from electrocution in B'baria 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. Read: Son dies from electrocution in Jashore; father injured 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.

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. Two children drown in Kurigram 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. Five-year-old child drowns in Kurigram  

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. Bangladesh leads WHO in adopting resolutions to reduce drowning mortality 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. Elderly man’s body recovered 36hrs after drowning in Kushiyara RiverAt one stage, their lifeless bodies were spotted floating on the pond, said local people.Youth’s body recovered 5 days after drowning trying to swim across river over bet

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

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. Read more: United efforts needed to prevent death in drowning: Ambassador Mustafizur 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. Read more: Bangladesh leads WHO in adopting resolutions to reduce drowning mortality

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. Also read: Elderly man’s body recovered 36hrs after drowning in Kushiyara River 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.  

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. Read: Two children drown in Chattogram pond 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.

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. Read: Two kids drown in Chandpur 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.