The body of Abu Hossain Mondal, a garment worker who went missing while swimming with friends in the Turag River in the Boroibari area of Kaliakair upazila, Gazipur, has been recovered.
His body was retrieved by divers late Monday night after he drowned around 2:00 PM on Monday on the west side of the Boroibari Bridge in the Turag River.
The deceased, Hossain Mondal (35), was the son of Babu Mondal from the Tajpur area of Panchbibi upazila in Joypurhat district. He worked as a laborer at the local Liz Fashion garment factory.
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Idris Ali, leader of the Tongi Fire Service diver team, confirmed that after rigorous efforts, the body was retrieved from the Turag River. The body was subsequently handed over to the family following a formal application by his relatives.
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Reported by Shakil Hossain, Kaliakair (Gazipur) Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
