Md. Mehedul Islam, Kalai Joypurhat Correspondent:

A child tragically died after drowning in water in Kalai Upazila, Joypurhat District on Thursday, 09/07/2026. The accident occurred in Bhugoil village of Punat Union of Kalai Upazila. The deceased child's name is Md. Falak. He is the eldest (1st) son of Md. Firoz of that village.

According to local and family sources, the child Falak fell into a pond next to the house without the eyes of the family members. Later, after much searching, he was rescued from the water in an unconscious state. When he was rescued in a critical condition and taken to a local doctor or hospital, the doctor on duty declared him dead.

The sudden and untimely death of the child Falak has cast a shadow of deep sorrow over this heartbreaking incident in Bhugoil village and the entire Punat Union area. People of the area are gathering at their homes to console the bereaved family.

​Representatives of the local union council confirmed the incident and expressed deep sorrow and condolences to the family. Local community members have requested parents to be more vigilant and aware of children who are near water during the rainy season.