Two students have drowned in floodwaters at Bagaichari upazila in Rangamati district.
The deceased were identified as Soha Chakma, 12, daughter of Mohimi Chakma and Krititta Chakma, 13, son of Milton Chakma.
The body of one of the flood victims was recovered from the Narikel Bagan near Baghaichhari Municipality around 5:30am on Thursday.
Another body was pulled out from Bongoltali Union’s Balukhali village in Baghaichhari Upazila on Wednesday afternoon.
"Of the deceased, class-VI student Soha Chakma drowned at around 5pm on Wednesday while she was playing near her residence" said Chairman of Rupakari Union parishad Jesmin Chakma.
Her body was recovered on Thursay afternoon.
Besides, Krititta Chakma, a class-VII student, fell into floodwater on Tuesday and he remained missing since then.
Later, his body was also recovered on Wednesday afternoon, Jesmin said.
On information, Bagaichari Municipality Mayor Zamir Hossain rushed to the victims' houses and expressed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.
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