The Crime Desk: 17 deaths have been reported so far in Feni due to heavy rains and landslides from the Indian upstream. Among them are 10 men, four women, and three children. 12 of the dead have been identified. Efforts are underway to confirm the identity of the rest. Feni district administration confirmed this information on Wednesday (August 28) night.
In addition, local sources say that the number of dead in the flood may increase. Many are still missing in different parts of the district. As the water recedes, the bodies of many people are being found.
The deceased have been identified as Sahab Uddin (72), son of deceased Amir Hossain of North Dhanikunda area of Parshuram Upazila, Delwar Hossain (42) of Madhugram in Mirzanagar Union of the same upazila, Shakila Akhter (22) of Noapur village of Fulgazi Upazila, and Kiran, son of Belal of North Kariya village. 20), Raju (20) son of Mizanur Rahman of Dakshin Sripur village, Abul Khair (50) of Kismat Basura village, Syed Tarek (32) son of Sirajul Islam of Laxmipur village, Rajaver Necha (25) daughter of Noor Islam of Shanirhat village, Mabul of Mangalkandi Union of Sonagazi Upazila. Naeem Uddin (28) son of Haque, Abir (3) son of Sheikh Farid of Khanabatakandi village, Noor Mohammad Miraj (8 months) son of Noor Nabi of North Karimpur village of Daganbhoona upazila, and Zafar Islam (7) son of Humayun Kabir of Jailskar area.
