Three dead including father and son after boat capsized in a Kalbaishakhi storm on the Meghna River, Hizla, Barishal
An engine-driven boat carrying fishermen capsized during a Kalbaishakhi storm on Monday, May 25, 2026, near Old Hizla Ferry Ghat in the Meghna River, Barishal. While some passengers were rescued, three individuals—Nure Islam Jomaddar, his son Ibrahim Jomaddar, and Md. Harun Biswas—initially went missing. Their bodies were later recovered in phases by Naval police, the Fire Service, the Coast Guard, and local fishermen between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Involved entities
1 RecordEngine-driven boat/trawler
Named victims
3 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Jomaddar | 12 · Male | Dead | Relation to others: son of Nure Islam Jomaddar |
| Md. Harun Biswas fisherman | 45 · Male | Dead | — |
| Nure Islam Jomaddar fisherman | 45 · Male | Dead | — |
Ibrahim Jomaddar
Md. Harun Biswas
Nure Islam Jomaddar
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Naval police, with the assistance of local fishermen and others, conducted a search and rescue operation to recover bodies.
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Fire service dive team mobilized for rescue.
Other
Other response agencies
Coast Guard involved in search and rescue.