Despite an extensive 28-hour rescue operation, there has been no sign of two-year-old Sajid, who fell into a deep borehole. Fire service personnel have conducted a painstaking search, even lowering cameras down to a depth of 42 feet, but the child remains missing.
On Thursday, 11 December, the fire service confirmed that a larger-scale excavation is now underway. The rescue team warned that retrieving the child could take more time. Efforts to recover Sajid in one piece are ongoing, with eight fire service units actively involved in the operation. Three excavators have been deployed to dig the surrounding soil and reach the site more effectively.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, 10 December, at around 12:30 pm, in Koelhat Purba Para village, located in the Pachandar Union of Tanore Upazila. Sajid, the son of Rakib Uddin, accidentally fell into a borehole that had been dug for water extraction.
As part of the latest attempts, rescuers are using the excavators to remove the soil surrounding the borehole and create a tunnel to access the child. However, water and mud are slowing down the progress, making the operation extremely challenging.
Earlier, on Wednesday night, fire service personnel attempted to locate Sajid by lowering cameras into the borehole on several occasions. Unfortunately, the child could not be identified due to soil and straw that had fallen inside, obstructing visibility.
Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Taijul Islam, Director of Operations at the fire service, stated that even at a depth of 42 feet from the surface, there has been no sign of the child. He explained that digging the surrounding soil is now the only viable method to reach Sajid. This is the approach currently being pursued by the rescue teams, who are working tirelessly despite the difficult conditions.
Authorities and rescuers remain committed to the operation, hoping to retrieve the toddler safely. Local residents and relatives of the child are anxiously awaiting news, while the fire service continues its methodical excavation. The combination of technical challenges and the delicate nature of the rescue makes this operation complex, but the teams remain determined to bring the child back unharmed.