Survey: Children account for over 75% of daily drowning deaths in Bangladesh

More than 51 people die from drowning every day in Bangladesh, over 75% of whom are children, a survey has revealed.  On average, nearly 40 children die daily from drowning, making it one of the leading causes of death among children aged one to four years, according to the National Health and Injury Survey completed in 2024. Speakers at a national consultation on Wednesday stressed the need... Details