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On May 23, 2026, five students from Daudkandi, Cumilla, were caught in strong currents while swimming at Guliyakhali Beach in Sitakunda, Chattogram. Four were rescued by locals, but 19-year-old Mohammad Rifat Hossain (also identified as Md. Rifatul Islam) drowned. His body was recovered after 16-17 hours. Additionally, his cousin Mamun (35) died of a heart attack due to the shock of the event.
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On May 23, 2026, five students from Daudkandi, Cumilla, were caught in strong currents while swimming at Guliyakhali Beach in Sitakunda, Chattogram. Four were rescued by locals, but 19-year-old Mohammad Rifat Hossain (also identified as Md. Rifatul Islam) drowned. His body was recovered after 16-17 hours. Additionally, his cousin Mamun (35) died of a heart attack due to the shock of the event.
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Conducted search and rescue operation and recovered the body.
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