
The deceased were Tanha, 10, daughter of Abdul Gani, and Maha, 9, daughter of Md Shahin.
The incident occurred around 10am at Danu Haji Bari in Ward No. 3 of Baramanika Union..
According to locals, police and family members, the two children went to bathe in a pond near their house in the morning and drowned.
Locals rescued both children and took them to Borhanuddin Upazila Health Complex, where the on-duty doctors declared them dead.
Officer-in-Charge of Borhanuddin Police Station, said police visited the spot and legal procedures were underway, reports UNB.