Minor
Drowning
Resolved
4 sources
1 casualties
Body of SUST student Shanto Chandra Bonik recovered after drowning in Bichanakandi
On May 15, 2026, 22-year-old Shanto Chandra Bonik, a student from the Petroleum and Mining Engineering department at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), drowned while swimming at the Zero Point in the Bichanakandi tourist area in Gowainghat, Sylhet. After being caught in a strong current, a search operation involving police, BGB, and Fire Service divers recovered his body approximately five hours later.
Friday, 15 May 2026 at 10:30 pmZero Point, Bichanakandi, Gowainghat, Sylhet
Named victims
1 Record| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanto Chandra Bonik Student | 22 · Male | Dead | — |
Shanto Chandra Bonik
Dead
Agencies deployed
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Fire service diving team conducted a search and rescue operation.
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Coordination with district administration to manage the search and recovery process.
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