Toddler Drowns in Chittagong Pond

A tragic accident claimed the life of a three-year-old boy in Dohazari Municipality, Chittagong’s Chandanaish Upazila, on Thursday afternoon. The child, identified as Al Amin Uddin Nahian, drowned in a local pond in Ward 7 of the municipality.

The incident occurred around 3:30 pm in Nasir Mohammad Para, a neighbourhood where Nahian’s family resides. Nahian was the son of Mohammad Belal Uddin, a well-known local flower trader. The sudden loss has cast a pall of grief over the community.

According to eyewitness accounts, Nahian had been playing outside after his mother took him for a bath. She reportedly left him briefly to hang his clothes out to dry. During this short interval, the toddler wandered toward a nearby pond. In a tragic turn, he accidentally fell into the water and sank.

Local residents rushed to the scene upon noticing the boy submerged in the pond. After several tense minutes, Nahian was rescued and immediately taken to a nearby hospital. Despite the doctors’ efforts, he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The sudden nature of the incident has left family members and neighbours devastated.

Authorities have not reported any signs of foul play, and the incident is being treated as a tragic accident. Community members have urged parents to maintain constant supervision of young children, particularly near water bodies, to prevent similar tragedies.

Incident Summary

Local leaders and neighbours have expressed their condolences, emphasising the need for vigilance around ponds and other water bodies. This heartbreaking event has also sparked renewed discussions in the municipality about implementing safety measures such as fencing or warning signs near community ponds.

The Dohazari community remains in mourning, as friends and relatives come together to support the bereaved family during this difficult time.