A 42-year-old woman, Nazma Khatun, died Sunday afternoon after falling into an open drain in the Bhogra Bypass area of Gazipur City Corporation. The incident occurred on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway during heavy rainfall which caused significant flooding. Witnesses report the drain cover was missing. Khatun, originally from the Baladanga area of Satkhira district, reportedly fell into the drain while navigating the flooded roadway. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the circumstances surrounding the missing drain cover or potential negligence. The incident highlights concerns about infrastructure safety during periods of inclement weather. Further investigation is underway.
