Two-Year-Old Rescued After 32 Hours Trapped in Well

A two-year-old boy, Sajid, who fell into a deep well in Tanore Upazila, Rajshahi, has been rescued after a continuous 32-hour operation by the Fire Service. The child was recovered around 9:00 pm on Thursday.

Lt. Colonel Tajul Islam Chowdhury, Director of Operations at the Fire Service and Civil Defence, said Sajid was unconscious when rescued and was immediately taken to a hospital for medical evaluation.

The incident occurred around 1:00 pm on Wednesday when Sajid fell approximately 30–35 feet into the open mouth of a well in Koelhat village while walking behind his mother, Runa Khatun, who was holding his elder sibling. Rescue operations began at 1:45 pm after locals alerted the Fire Service.

Sajid’s mother described the frightening moment: “Suddenly, Sajid called out ‘Ma, Ma.’ When I turned, I saw him fall into a hole covered with straw. He slipped further down before anyone could reach him.”

Rescue teams worked tirelessly through the night and the following day, carefully excavating the well and supplying oxygen to keep the child alive. Authorities and local residents monitored the operation, which concluded successfully late Thursday evening.

Sajid is now receiving medical care, and officials said his condition will continue to be closely observed.