10 students rescued after one injured by fall at Hamham Waterfall in Kamalganj
A group of 10 students from Dhaka International University became trapped at Hamham Waterfall in Moulvibazar's Rajkandi forest after one student (Tanvir Ahmed Anik) suffered a serious hand injury from a fall on Monday, July 20, 2026. Following a 999 call, a coordinated rescue operation involving police, tourist police, fire services, and local volunteers was conducted, resulting in the successful rescue and hospital transfer of the injured student and his nine companions.
Named victims
1 Record| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanvir Ahmed Anik University student | 29 | Injured Hospitalized | Serious injury to the hand |
Tanvir Ahmed Anik
Serious injury to the hand
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Coordinated rescue operation and initial aid.
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Traversed terrain to extract the injured and transported them to the hospital.