College student goes missing in Padma

A college student went missing while fishing in Padma River on Friday morning in Bagha upazila of Rajshahi, reports UNB.

The missing student has been identified as Rakibul Islam, 19, student of Shahdowla Government College.

Chawkrajapur Union Parishad chairman Azizul Azam said Rakibul along with his friend was fishing in the river in the morning when he was swept away by strong current amid rough weather.

Locals and divers are looking for Rakibul, he said.