world drowning prevention day

World Drowning Prevention Day / A neglected national crisis

Drowning is a major global killer, particularly of children and young adults

World Drowning Prevention Day 2023 / Ministry project sees little progress

Despite repeated concerns from experts, child drowning still remains a major concern in Bangladesh, with over 7.9 percent of children aged under five drowning annually in rural areas of the country.

July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023

A neglected national crisis

Drowning is a major global killer, particularly of children and young adults

July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023

Ministry project sees little progress

Despite repeated concerns from experts, child drowning still remains a major concern in Bangladesh, with over 7.9 percent of children aged under five drowning annually in rural areas of the country.

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