Highlights
- Former Bangladesh Air Force pilot Riana Azad’s body recovered three days after the accident
- She went missing after a boat capsized in the Pashur River near Karamjal
- The 28-year-old was visiting from the United States
- Thirteen other tourists were rescued safely
Body Recovered After Three Days
The body of Riana Azad, a former pilot of the Bangladesh Air Force, was recovered today — three days after she went missing following a boat capsize in the Pashur River in the Sundarbans.
According to Lt Commander Siam-ul-Hoque, media officer of the Bangladesh Coast Guard, Riana Azad’s body was found around 7:00am from the Mongla Silo Jetty area in Bagerhat.
“আপনার ব্যবসা এখন অনলাইনে— Storola-এর সাথে সহজ ও স্মার্টভাবে!”
Riana, originally from Barishal, had been living in Dhaka’s Uttara before moving to the United States.
How the Accident Happened
On November 8, a group of 14 tourists set out on a small wooden boat for a trip to the Karamjal Eco-Tourism Centre in the Sundarbans.
When the boat reached the Dhangmari canal area around 1:00pm, it lost control amid strong waves and capsized, said Lt Commander Siam.
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Rescue Efforts and Recovery
After the accident, 13 tourists were rescued with the help of nearby boats, but Riana could not be found.
On receiving the information, two rescue teams from Coast Guard Base Mongla and Harbaria Station rushed to the spot and started search operations.
After three days of continuous effort, her body was finally recovered and later handed over to the Chandpai Naval Police for necessary legal procedures.
Background of the Deceased
Riana Azad, aged 28, was one of the pioneering female pilots in the Bangladesh Air Force. After completing her service, she moved to the United States but continued visiting Bangladesh.
Her sudden death has left her family, friends, and former colleagues deeply shocked and saddened.
Source: The Daily Star
