Teenager missing after falling from launch roof into Kalabadar River in Barishal
A 17-year-old college student named Rasheduzzaman Rana (also identified as Md. Rana) went missing after falling from the roof of the ML Lima Express-4 launch into the Kalabadar River in Mehendiganj, Barishal, on June 2, 2026. The student reportedly fell while using his mobile phone on the roof. Search and rescue operations involving the Fire Service, River Police, and locals are ongoing, and the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has revoked the launch's route permit due to safety violations regarding carrying passengers on the roof.
Involved entities
1 RecordML Lima Express-4
Named victims
1 Record| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasheduzzaman Rana College student | 17 · Male | Missing | — |
Rasheduzzaman Rana
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Naval police, fire service, and local divers are conducting a search and rescue operation.
Other
Other response agencies
BIWTA cancelled the route permit and suspended operations of the launch due to safety violations.