On June 17, 2026, a 15-year-old boy named Md. Sayem (Sayem Chowdhury) died and a 10-year-old boy, Sohel Rana, was injured in a landslide while they were excavating soil from a hill for house construction in the Gheramara Barthali area of Karerhat Union, Mirsharai, Chattogram.
Trigger / cause
Illegal hill cutting for house construction and foundation expansion.
| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Md. Sayem (Sayem Chowdhury) | 15 · Male | Dead | — |
| Sohel Rana | 10 · Male | Injured | — |
Local residents acting as immediate responders during incidents
Local people conducted the rescue operation for about 30 minutes.
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Police from Zorargonj station visited the scene following reports.