Tourist body recovered after boat capsize in Sangu River, Thanchi, Bandarban
A motorized tourist boat carrying 13 passengers capsized in the Sangu River at Tindu Boropathor in Thanchi, Bandarban, on July 24, 2026, due to strong currents. Six passengers were initially rescued, while one tourist, Md. Jawad-ul Islam Mahiyan (also known as Nahian, 24), went missing. Following a multi-agency search and rescue operation, his body was recovered on July 26, 2026, between Tundumukh and Boro Pathor. The district administration suspended boat transport on the Thanchi-Tindu route and suspended guides Garden Tripura and Abul Hossain for violating safety instructions by taking tourists into restricted areas.
Involved entities
2 RecordsMotorized tourist boat
Sangu River
Named victims
1 Record| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Md. Jawad-ul Islam Mahiyan (Nahian) | 24 · Male | Dead | — |
Md. Jawad-ul Islam Mahiyan (Nahian)
Causative Person
2 Records| Name | Age | Role | Legal status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Tripura | — | Tour guide | Indefinitely suspended |
| Abul Hossain | — | Tour guide | Temporarily suspended |
Garden Tripura
Tour guideIndefinitely suspendedAbul Hossain
Tour guideTemporarily suspendedAgencies deployed
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Joint search and rescue operation conducted by Fire Service, Police, and BGB. Specialized divers from Chattogram successfully recovered the body.
Bangladesh Army
National military force for land-based operations and disaster response
A patrol team of 8 members from the Tendumukh BGB camp rescued four tourists and ultimately recovered the victim's body.
Personnel deployed: 8
Volunteer Group
Organized groups of individuals offering free services
12 local guides mobilized with 2 boats to conduct search operations.
Personnel deployed: 12
Boats deployed: 2
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
District administration suspended all boat transport between Thanchi Sadar and Tindu until July 30, 2026, and expelled guides for safety violations.