The floating body of a youth was recovered from the Fishery Ghat area of Karnaphuli river in Chittagong on Saturday.
He was identified as Fayaz Noor, 21, from the NID card found in his shirt pocket.
Patharghata ward councilor Pulak Khastgir told UNB that some fishermen first spotted the body floating in the river and recovered it with the help of locals and naval police.
He also informed that the parents of the youth had been informed after confirming his identity with the help of a NID card found with the body.
Sadarghat Naval Police Officer-in-Charge (OC) ABM Mizanur Rahman confirmed the information to UNB.
He further added that the body has already been handed over to the family of the deceased.
However, the reason behind the death has not been clarified by the concerned individuals yet, reports UNB.
