Minor
Animal Attack
Resolved
3 sources
1 casualties
1 entities
Woman fisherman killed in crocodile attack in Shala River, Sundarbans
On June 17, 2026, a 55-year-old female fisherman named Selina Begum was killed in a crocodile attack while fishing for shrimp fry in the Shala River near the Joymoni launch ghat in Mongla, Bagerhat. The incident caused panic among local fishing communities, prompting the Forest Department to increase patrols and issue warnings.
Thursday, 18 June 2026 at 12:00 amShala River, near Joymoni launch ghat, Mongla, Bagerhat
Involved entities
1 RecordCrocodile
Animal
Other
Named victims
1 Record| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selina Begum fisherman | 55 · Female | Dead | — |
Selina Begum
Dead
Agencies deployed
Other
Other response agencies
Increased patrolling in the area and raising awareness among fishermen via public announcements.
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