Tragic drowning of brother and sister while bathing in Manikganj

Two cousins, Akash Mia (21) and Sadia (16), drowned while bathing in the Kaliganga River at Balirtek Trawler Ghat in Manikganj Sadar, Manikganj, on March 25, 2026. The incident occurred when they attempted to save a younger relative who had wandered into deeper water. Their bodies were recovered by local residents about an hour later.