# Water accidents in the Meghna River

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-accidents-in-the-meghna-river
> Updated: 2026-09-24T17:11:36.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Incidents involving missing persons and fatalities have occurred in the Meghna River.

In mid-September, a five-year-old boy went missing in the Majherchar area of Bhola after waves from a high-speed police speedboat swept him into the river while he was bathing. Local police initiated rescue operations following the disappearance.

Later in the month, a trawler carrying 13 passengers capsized near Sonargaon, Narayanganj, due to sudden stormy winds and large waves. One woman was confirmed dead, and four family members remained missing. Search efforts involving the Coast Guard, naval police, and the Fire Service and Civil Defense utilized laser cameras to navigate difficulties caused by strong currents and deep water.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Meghna River trawler capsizes in storm, killing one and leaving four missing

A trawler capsized in the Meghna River during a storm, killing one woman and leaving four family members missing near Sonargaon, Bangladesh. Rescue operations are ongoing.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meghna-river-trawler-capsizes-in-storm-killing-one-and-leaving-four-missing

### 2026-09-17: Bhola: Child missing in Meghna River after speedboat waves

A five-year-old boy went missing in the Meghna River in Bhola after being swept away by waves from a police speedboat while bathing with his mother.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bhola-child-missing-in-meghna-river-after-speedboat-waves

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