Doctor dies after drowning at Sada Pathor tourist center in Sylhet
On July 2, 2026, 33-year-old doctor Subrata Saha Bikash went missing after being swept away by a strong current while swimming in the Dhalai River at the Sada Pathor tourist spot in Companiganj, Sylhet. Initially, search operations were conducted by fire service divers and police, but his body was eventually recovered from the Dhalai River by local fishermen on Friday morning, approximately half a kilometer from the incident site.
Hazard specifics
Flood category
Flash Flood
River
Dhalai River
Involved entities
2 RecordsDhalai River
Sadapathor Tourist Center
Named victims
1 Record| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Subrata Saha Bikash Doctor | 33 · Male | Dead Deceased | Drowning Relation to others: Son of Mihir Lal Saha |
Dr. Subrata Saha Bikash
Drowning
Agencies deployed
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Search and rescue operations conducted by divers.
Note: Fire service divers operated until 6:00 PM on the day of the incident.
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Search and rescue operations monitored; body recovered for legal procedures.
Note: Tourist police and local Companiganj police station officers participated in the search and rescue efforts.