Bangladesh, July 16 -- Bathing in a canal turned fatal for four children in Narsingdi's Raipura Upazila, where they drowned together.

The incident occurred near Bordkanda of Chanderkandi Union at 11am on Thursday, said Md Mojibur Rahman of Raipura Police Station, bdnews24.com reports.

The deceased were identified with single names -- Tabia, 13, Ayesha, 9, Jannat, 8, and Sumaiya, all from Borokanda village.

Police said they were students of Gausia Nure Madina Mohila Madrasa.

Local residents said six students entered a nearby canal to bathe during a break from classes.

Two managed to climb ashore and alerted nearby people, who recovered the other four from the water.

They were all found dead.

Three of the children were taken to Rai...