A madrasa student died after falling from a ferry when a cargo vessel struck it in Mymensingh on Friday evening, according to a report by Jugantor.
The deceased was identified as a student of a local madrasa. The collision occurred while passengers were boarding or disembarking, causing the student to fall into the water. He was rescued and rushed to a local hospital, where authorities pronounced him dead.
Incident Details
Citing eyewitnesses, the report stated that a cargo vessel lost control and rammed into the ferry, breaking its railing. The student fell into the water as a result. Rescue efforts were launched immediately, but he was believed to have died before being brought ashore.Investigation and Next Steps
Local administration and river police arrived at the scene and launched an investigation. The cargo vessel has been seized, and its driver has been taken into custody for questioning. The victim's family is preparing to take legal action.In a separate incident on the same day, an auto-rickshaw driver was killed after being hit by a truck near Mymensingh Agricultural University (Mavabiprabi), as reported by Jugantor.
