Unidentified man's body recovered from river in Faridpur

Abidur Rahman Nipu, Faridpur:

Police recovered the body of an unidentified man from a river near the Tepakhola sluice gate in Faridpur town.

The body was spotted floating on the western side of the river around 7am on Tuesday (20 October), prompting a call to the national emergency service, 999.

Police from Kotwali Police Station went to the scene and recovered the body. The man was believed to be about 32 years old, but his identity could not immediately be established.

Members of the River Police, Fire Service and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) also arrived at the scene. Following the recovery, River Police began the process of taking legal action.

Further details about the cause of death and the man's identity were not immediately available.