Two Sacks of Government Medicines Found in River

Mymensingh, Gafargaon: Local fishermen in Gafargaon, Mymensingh, made an unusual discovery on Wednesday morning (11 March) while fishing in the Brahmaputra River: two large sacks filled with government-supplied medicines.

According to local sources, fishermen from the Tetulia Mosque area were casting their nets at around 11:00 am when they noticed two sizable jute sacks submerged in the water. Upon hauling in their nets, they realised that the sacks were tightly sealed and appeared to contain medicines.

The discovery was immediately reported to the police, who arrived at the scene to investigate. When opened, the sacks were found to contain a variety of medicines intended for government hospitals. The police subsequently seized the sacks and took them to the local police station for safekeeping and further investigation.

Dr. Mohammad Jamal Uddin, the Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer, told reporters that the medicines appeared to date back to 2023. He suggested that the sacks may have been deliberately discarded into the river at some point, but due to the durable packaging and the waterproof nature of the sacks, the medicines remained largely intact underwater.

Dr. Uddin added, “We will cooperate fully with the police investigation to determine how and why these government supplies ended up in the river. Proper legal action must be taken if negligence or foul play is confirmed.”

Gafargaon Police Station Officer-in-Charge, A. S. M. Atikur Rahman, confirmed that a general diary has been lodged in connection with the incident. “We are conducting a thorough investigation and will ensure that legal measures are taken against any responsible parties,” he said.

Overview of Recovered Medicines

The incident has raised questions among locals about the disposal and management of expired or surplus medicines. Authorities have urged citizens to report any suspicious activity involving government medical supplies, stressing that improper disposal poses environmental and public health risks.