Two children swept away while playing football in Padma river, one rescued
On Friday afternoon, two children were swept away by strong currents while playing football at the Bhagjot Ghat area of the Padma River in Ramkrishnapur Union, Daulatpur, Kushtia. Local residents successfully rescued one child, 12-year-old Ibrahim, while another child, 12-year-old Mostakim, remains missing. Rescue operations by the Fire Service and local fishermen are currently underway.
Involved entities
1 RecordPadma River
Named victims
2 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mostakim Hossain | 12 | Missing | — |
| Ibrahim Hossain | 12 | Rescued | — |
Mostakim Hossain
Ibrahim Hossain
Agencies deployed
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Bheramara Fire Service station team arrived at the scene to initiate search and rescue operations.
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Daulatpur Police Station personnel arrived to support the rescue efforts.
Community Responders
Local residents acting as immediate responders during incidents
Local fishermen are searching for the missing child using fishing nets in the river.