A tragic accident in North Badda, Dhaka, claimed the lives of two young girls when a residential wall collapsed while they were playing on Wednesday afternoon. The incident has left the local community deeply shocked and grieving.
The victims, Ayesha Moni, aged nine, and Nusrat Akter, aged six, were critically injured when the boundary wall of a house along Lane 10 in North-Eastern Badda suddenly gave way around 11:30 a.m. Neighbours immediately rushed to help, pulling the children from beneath the debris and transporting them to Dhaka Medical College Hospital’s emergency department.
Medical staff confirmed that both girls were pronounced dead upon arrival at approximately 12:45 p.m., due to severe injuries sustained in the collapse.
Ayesha Moni’s father, Iqbal, recounted the devastating moment. He explained that his daughter and Nusrat were playing by the roadside when the wall unexpectedly toppled on them. Both families had been living in the same rented house in Lane 8 of North-Eastern Badda. Ayesha’s family originally hails from Yafedi, Barura, in Cumilla District, while Nusrat’s father, Sharif Mia, lives locally with his family.
Police officials at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, led by Inspector Md. Faruk, confirmed that the bodies have been kept in the hospital morgue and that the incident has been formally reported to the relevant police station. Initial inquiries into the collapse are underway to determine the cause, including possible structural weakness or lack of maintenance.
The incident has highlighted ongoing concerns over the safety of poorly maintained structures in densely populated city areas. Residents have urged local authorities to inspect similar walls and buildings to prevent such tragedies in the future, particularly in areas where children frequently play.
Incident Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, 11 March |
| Time of collapse | ~11:30 a.m. |
| Location | Lane 10, North-Eastern Badda, Dhaka |
| Victims | Ayesha Moni (9), Nusrat Akter (6) |
| Hospital | Dhaka Medical College Hospital |
| Pronouncement of death | ~12:45 p.m. |
| Authorities notified | Local police station, hospital police camp |
Community members remember the girls as cheerful and playful, often seen together around the neighbourhood. Local residents are calling for urgent inspections of older walls and buildings to prevent further accidents, underlining the importance of stricter safety measures in rapidly urbanising areas.
This tragic incident serves as a grim reminder of the vulnerability of children and the urgent need for better urban infrastructure oversight in Dhaka.