One rescued in critical condition and taken to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital as rescue operations continue.
TBS Report
21 October, 2026, 07:15 pm
Last modified: 21 October, 2026, 07:19 pm
Three tourists drowned and two others went missing after being swept away by strong currents while bathing at Himchari beach in Cox's Bazar today (21 October).
Another tourist was rescued in critical condition and taken to Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital, according to Mahbub Alam, a beach worker deployed by the Cox's Bazar district administration.
The incident occurred around 5:30pm near the museum adjacent to Himchari Marina Resort, where five tourists had entered the sea to swim, Mahbub said.
Bystanders rescued three of the tourists. Two were found dead, while another was rescued in critical condition. The remaining two tourists were still missing at the time of reporting.
Lifeguards and the Fire Service have launched rescue operations to locate the missing tourists. Their identities had not been confirmed at the time of reporting.
More to follow…