A two-year-old child died after falling from an unguarded balcony at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital while staying with his father and sister, who were undergoing treatment for dengue and abdominal complications respectively. The child's father also died upon hearing the news of his son's death, and the two were buried side by side.

Incident Details

The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday (November 11) at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. Hospital authorities confirmed that the area from which the child fell was under construction and lacked any safety barriers. The child's father was being treated for dengue, while his sister was hospitalized for abdominal complications. The child was staying with them at the hospital.

Father's Death and Burial

According to a report by Samakal, the father died after learning of his son's death. Family members later buried the father and son in adjacent graves. Hospital authorities stated that the balcony was unguarded and the area was under construction at the time of the incident.

Hospital Authorities' Response

Following the incident, hospital authorities acknowledged that the area where the child fell was under construction and had no protective railing. No formal statement regarding an investigation has been issued by hospital authorities so far. Local administration officials have been reported to be looking into the matter.