Tourist Akshar Shouvik Roy dies in parasailing accident; business owner Md. Farid arrested in Cox's Bazar
A 30/31-year-old engineer and tourist, Akshar Shouvik Roy, died on August 1, 2026, after falling from a parasailing apparatus into the Bay of Bengal at Darianagar beach, Cox's Bazar, due to mechanical and equipment failure. The facility, 'E-Fly Air Sea Sports Parasailing', was allegedly operating without a valid license. Following legal proceedings, authorities sealed the office and seized equipment. On August 6, 2026, the primary suspect and business owner, Md. Farid, was arrested by RAB in Dhaka.
Involved entities
1 RecordE-Fly Air Sea Sports Parasailing / Fly Sea Air
Named victims
1 Record| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akshar Shouvik Roy engineer | 30 · Male | Dead | — |
Akshar Shouvik Roy
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Arrested the owner of the operating firm, Md. Farid, in Dhaka on August 6, 2026.
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Sealed the operating office and seized all parasailing equipment.
Other
Other response agencies
Initiated legal proceedings against the operating company and demanded state compensation.