A tourist went missing in the water while taking a bath in the haor in Mithamoin in Kishoreganj Friday afternoon.
The missing individual Abir Hossain, 20, is son of Abdul Alim of Dhaka鈥檚 Uttar Mugda area.
According to the fire service, Abir, along with family members, went to Mithamoin haor on Friday. At about 3:00pm, they went to take a bath in the haor at Mithamoin zero point area.
Abir went missing, while trying to help one his companion, who was swept away by the current.
Sujan Ahmed Imran, an eyewitness, said that he, along with his friends, was taking a bath, and Abir and his family members were next to them.
Abir sank while trying to help one of his companions.
鈥榃e tried to rescue Abir but failed and informed the fire service,鈥� Sujan added.
Md Saiful Islam, in-charge of Mithamoin fire service station, said that they had reached the scene.
鈥極ur diving team is coming from Kishoreganj. Once they arrive, the rescue operation will begin,鈥� he added.
