A tourist went missing in the Mithamoin haor of Kishoreganj while taking a bath on Friday afternoon.
The missing tourist is Abir Hossain, 20, son of Abdul Alim, hailed from Dhaka's Uttar Mugda.
According to the Fire Service, Abir along with his family members, went to Mithamoin haor area on Friday. Around 3pm, they went to take a bath in the haor at Mithamoin zero point area.
Abir went missing while trying to help one of his companions who was swept away by the current.
Sujan Ahmed Imran, an eyewitness, said he along with his friends were taking a bath, and Abir and his family members were next to them.
Abir drowned while trying to help one of his companions.
Md Saiful Islam, in-charge of Mithamoin Fire Service Station, said they have reached the scene.
“Our diving team is coming from Kishoreganj. Once they arrive, the rescue operation will begin,” he added.
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