Rajshahi – A schoolboy drowned in the Padma River on the outskirts of Rajshahi city on Sunday morning.
The deceased was identified as Piarul Islam (8) of Uzanpara area of Godhagari Upazila of the district.Piarul is also a student of Green View Pre-Cadet School of the area.
A family source said, Piarul went to Padma River with his friends but while walking along the bank of the river he slipped into the water.
Later, he was found in the river in critical condition and he was admitted to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) while on duty officer declared him as dead. – RU Correspondent
