Two children tragically died after accidentally falling into a deep pit dug for brick kiln operations in Fatikchhari Upazila of Chattogram on Sunday.
The deceased were identified as Saki Akter, 9, daughter of Habibur Rahman, and Sanjida Akter, 10, daughter of Zakir Hossain. Both were students in the first and second grades of the Noorani section at Al-Mahadul Islam Madrasa.
The incident occurred in Purbo Fatikchhari village of Harualchhari Union under Bhujpur Police Station.
Family members and eyewitnesses said the children had gone to the madrasa as usual early in the morning. While returning, they were playing near a pit dug for brick kiln operations and accidentally fell in.
Passersby rushed to rescue them and took them to a local doctor, who declared both children dead.
Local residents alleged that unplanned excavation for brick kilns had created numerous deep pits throughout the area, posing a long-standing safety hazard.
Accidents in these pits reportedly happen frequently.
Bhujpur Police Officer-in-Charge Bipul Chandra De said police inspected the site. The families requested burial without a post-mortem.
No complaints have yet been filed against any brick kiln owners, but legal action will be taken if allegations arise.
