Two children drown in Padma River in Chapainawabganj

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Two children drowned in the Padma River on Friday while bathing near Bakher Ali village in Chapainawabganj. The victims were identified as eight-year-old Karima, daughter of Jahurul Islam, and seven-year-old Israt, daughter of Kajol Ahad.

Local residents and village police reported that the two children were swimming with a group of friends around noon when they slipped into deeper water and disappeared beneath the surface. Despite immediate rescue efforts by bystanders, the children could not be located, prompting a call to the local fire service.

A specialized diving team arrived at the scene to conduct a search and rescue operation. Divers recovered Karima’s body at approximately 2:40 p.m., followed by Israt’s remains at 4:10 p.m.

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Ikramul Hossain, officer-in-charge of Chapainawabganj Sadar Police Station, confirmed the fatalities and stated that the bodies have been recovered.