Two minors drown in Chapainawabganj

Two children drowned in the Padma River in Uttar-Majhapara area of Ujirpur union under Shibganj upazila in Chapainawabganj on Sunday (July 20).

The deceased were identified as Abdul Alim, 11, son of Omor Ali, and Mim, 11, daughter of Mukul Ali.

Local sources said that the incident took place at noon when the two were bathing in the river. Later, their bodies were recovered.

Confirming the matter, Shibganj police station Officer-in-Charge (OC) S M Shakil Hasan said the bodies were handed over to the families.