A seven-year-old girl named Fatema was reportedly dragged away by a crocodile at the main ghat of the pond near the shrine of Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali in Bagerhat on the night of June 1. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. when Fatema went down to the water to wash her hands and feet. Witnesses said a crocodile suddenly attacked and pulled her into the pond, drawing a large crowd of onlookers to the site.

According to Fakir Tarikul Islam, the chief caretaker of the shrine, the matter was immediately reported to the authorities, and the Fire Service began rescue operations. Bagerhat-2 Member of Parliament Sheikh Monjurul Haque Rahad, Deputy Commissioner Golam Md. Baten, and Superintendent of Police Hasan Mohammad Naser Rikabdar visited the scene following the incident. As of the time of reporting, rescuers had not yet located the child.

Local residents and officials continued search efforts late into the night, but Fatema’s family identity remained unconfirmed.