1 dies, 2 injured in stampede at iftar event in Rohingya camp

A man was killed and two others were injured in a stampede during an iftar event attended by chief adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus and UN Secretary-General António Guterres in Cox’s Bazar on Friday.

The deceased, Neyamat Ullah, was the son of the late Sabi Mia from camp-4. The injured were identified as Asmat Ullah, son of Asad Ullah from the same camp, and Kalim Ullah, son of Basir Ahmed. Of them, Asmat Ullah was sent to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital.

Confirming the matter, Ukhiya police station officer-in-charge (OC) Muhammad Arif Hossain said, “Three people were injured after falling from the hillside during the iftar event. Neyamat Ullah was rushed to a hospital where the on duty physician declared him dead.

BSS adds chief adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has offered deep condolences for the family of the deceased.

"This afternoon, ahead of a historic Iftar joined by Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, the visiting Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, and tens of thousands of Rohingya people, we are very sad to report the death of a member of the community when he came to join the congregation," said a statement issued by the chief adviser's press wing.

Despite the extraordinary efforts of the authorities to keep everyone safe during this momentous occasion, this accident occurred and deeply saddened all who were present, it said.

"Our hearts are out with the family of the deceased."

The chief adviser has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.