Five students drowned in the Mara Pagla River (Padma tributary) in Chapainawabganj and were buried side-by-side
On August 28, 2026, five school-going girls (aged 8-12, students of Char Chakla Government Primary School) drowned while bathing in the Mara Pagla River, a tributary of the Padma River, at Char Chakla village, Debinagar Union, Chapai Nawabganj Sadar. The tragedy occurred when one child began to drown and others attempted to rescue her. Local residents recovered the bodies and the victims were buried side-by-side in a local family graveyard. Following the incident, local authorities provided financial assistance and initiated awareness programs.
Involved entities
1 RecordMara Pagla River (Padma tributary)
Named victims
5 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariba | 8 · Female | Dead | — |
| Sharifa | 12 · Female | Dead | — |
| Sumaiya | 10 · Female | Dead | — |
| Sumaiya | 12 · Female | Dead | — |
| Suraiya | 9 · Female | Dead | — |
Ariba
Sharifa
Sumaiya
Sumaiya
Suraiya
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Police were sent to the scene to carry out legal proceedings.
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Provided financial assistance to the victims' families and initiated awareness programs regarding drowning.