An 8-year-old child named Muntaha Taslima was found dead in an unprotected septic tank at a construction site in Purba Naikkhangdia village, Eidgaon, Cox's Bazar, on May 11, 2026. The child had gone missing around noon, and her body was discovered in the tank by relatives; she was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital.
| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muntaha Taslima | 8 · Female | Dead | — |
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Police arrived at the scene, conducted a body inspection (surat-hal), and permitted burial without post-mortem upon family request.