, Oct. 3 -- A man died after drowning in the lake at Ramna Park in the capital on Friday.

The deceased was identified as Wasimul Haq, 55.

Ramna police sub-inspector Mizanur Rahman said the man was found unconscious around 6:00 PM and was taken to the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Eyewitnesses reported that he had come to the park in the morning and was seen washing his hands and face while leaving his shoes on. A short while later, although his shoes remained, he disappeared and was later seen floating in the lake.

Police identified him through fingerprint records.

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