Death toll rises to 23 in Feni floods

A total of 23 people have died due to the floods in Feni. As the flood situation improves, dead bodies are now being found floating in canals, beels and other places. 

Of the deceased, 17 were men and 6 are women. 16 of the recovered bodies have been identified, but 7 have not yet been.

Superintendent of Police of Feni Mohammad Monirul Islam confirmed the matter. 

Of the total deceased, 7 died in Fulgazi upazila, 6 in Sonagazi upazila, 3 each in Feni Sadar and Chhagalnaiya upazilas, and 2 each in Daganbhuiyan and Parshuram upazilas.

According to locals, many people are still missing due to the floods. Relatives and neighbours believe that the bodies of many of them may be found in various locations.

Monirul Islam, said that the water has not completely receded in the villages of Feni. The full death toll will be known once the water recedes completely.