A tragic drowning incident occurred in the Lalbagh area of the capital on Monday, 25 May, resulting in the death of a teenage student. The victim, identified as Jahen, aged 15, was an eighth-grade student at Birshreshtha Munshi Abdur Rouf Public College (formerly known as Birshreshtha Noor Mohammad School and College). The incident took place within the premises of the Azimpur Government Colony.
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Incident Overview
According to eyewitness reports and local authorities, the incident transpired at approximately 2:45 pm when Jahen entered the colony’s pond to bathe. During the activity, he became submerged and failed to resurface.
Upon realising he was missing, local residents and bystanders launched a search and rescue effort. He was eventually recovered from the water in an unconscious state. Abdul Kuddus, the Security Incharge of the Azimpur Government Colony, who assisted in transporting the victim to the hospital, confirmed that the boy had drowned while bathing.
Medical Confirmation and Police Action
Following his rescue, Jahen was rushed to the Emergency Department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). He arrived at the facility at approximately 4:00 pm. After a thorough examination, the attending physician officially pronounced him dead.
Inspector Md. Faruk, the Incharge of the DMCH Police Outpost, confirmed the fatality based on the medical report. He stated that the body has been transferred to the hospital morgue for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. The Lalbagh Police Station has been formally notified of the incident to initiate necessary legal proceedings.
Incident Summary Table
| Category | Details |
| Victim Name | Jahen |
| Age | 15 years |
| Academic Level | Class 8 |
| Institution | Birshreshtha Munshi Abdur Rouf Public College |
| Location of Incident | Azimpur Government Colony Pond, Lalbagh, Dhaka |
| Date and Time | Monday, 25 May, approx. 2:45 pm |
| Time of Death Declaration | 4:00 pm |
| Medical Facility | Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) |
Institutional and Local Context
The victim was a student of a prestigious educational institution located within the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) headquarters in Pilkhana, adjacent to the Azimpur area. While the student’s academic identity has been verified, his permanent residential address and further familial details are currently being investigated by the authorities.
The Azimpur Government Colony is a large residential complex housing government employees, and its ponds are frequently used by locals. However, such incidents highlight the underlying risks associated with unsupervised bathing in deep water bodies. Local police are expected to record an Unnatural Death (UD) case following the completion of the autopsy and the formal identification of the body by his legal guardians.