A family that accidentally left their child at a restaurant in Comilla’s Paduar Bazar Bishwaroad area has been located, according to the restaurant’s management. The incident occurred on Saturday morning around 8:30 a.m. at Zaitun Restaurant, where the family had breakfast before leaving for Cox’s Bazar. Within four hours, the restaurant authorities were able to contact the family, who reached out around 12:30 p.m.

Lutfur Rahman Ripon, owner of Zaitun Restaurant, confirmed that the child’s mother had spoken with them, though her language was not understood. The family reportedly learned about the situation after seeing news coverage online and began returning to Comilla. The restaurant plans to hand over the child to the family through police and social services officials.

CCTV footage showed that the family, described as foreign and traveling in two vehicles with about 15 members, had been chatting and eating before accidentally leaving the child behind. The prompt communication and coordination ensured the child’s safety and the family’s return.