8-year-old child Fatema dies after being dragged by a 600kg crocodile at the Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali Shrine pond in Bagerhat; crocodile relocated to Khulna
On June 1, 2026, around 9:30 PM, an 8-year-old girl named Fatema (Fatema Khatun) was snatched and dragged into the historic Khan Jahan Ali (R.) shrine pond in Bagerhat by a crocodile. A search operation was initiated by local authorities, and her body was recovered from the pond's main ghat at 4:40 AM on June 2, 2026. Following the fatal incident, the forest department and local administration removed the 600 kg, 45-year-old female crocodile on June 3, 2026, for public safety and transferred it to the Khulna Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre. The animal has refused to eat since its arrival. Negotiations regarding its potential return are ongoing. Additionally, the child's mentally unstable mother, Fazila Khatun, was identified and handed over to her family.
Involved entities
2 Records600kg Female Crocodile
Khan Jahan Ali Shrine pond
Named victims
1 Record| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatema Khatun | 8 · Female | Dead | — |
Fatema Khatun
Agencies deployed
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
District administration, police, and local representatives supervised the rescue, verified the mother's identity, and coordinated the removal of the crocodile for public safety.
Other
Other response agencies
Captured the 600kg crocodile and relocated it to Khulna for observation on Wednesday noon. Currently negotiating future status with shrine committee.
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Fire service and local authorities conducted a search and rescue operation to recover the body.