Two children, Maisha Akter (3.5 years) and Mujahidul Islam (3), drowned in a pond at Khondkarpara in Char Ramiz Union, Ramgati upazila of Lakshmipur on Wednesday afternoon. The cousins were playing together when Mujahid accidentally fell into the water. Maisha tried to rescue him but also drowned. Locals and relatives recovered them and took them to the upazila health complex, where doctors declared both dead.

According to police and local sources, the incident occurred in the 9th ward of Char Ramiz Union. Maisha was the daughter of expatriate Md. Riaz, and Mujahid was the son of tile worker Md. Monjur. Char Ramiz Union Parishad Chairman Mujahidul Islam Didar described the event as tragic, noting that one child died while trying to save the other. Medical Officer Masud Jahan confirmed that both children were brought to the hospital already deceased.

Ramgati Police Station Officer-in-Charge Liton Dewan said he had received information about the drowning but did not yet have further details.