Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Bangladeshi politician's wife and daughter die in Essex beach incident
A mother and her daughter from Bangladesh died at a beach in Essex, England.
They were trying to help a young boy who was in trouble in the water.
The boy is still in the hospital, and the police are talking to people who saw what happened.
The family was on vacation and got into trouble because the sand under their feet gave way due to the high tide.
The police are asking anyone with information to contact them.
Shalina Rahman (42) and her 15-year-old daughter Sameeha died in a beach incident in Essex.
They were trying to help a seven-year-old boy who got into difficulty in the water.
The boy is on life support in a London hospital.
The incident occurred due to an incoming high tide causing the sand to give way.
Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses to come forward.
- Who
- Shalina Rahman (42), her 15-year-old daughter Sameeha, and a seven-year-old boy
- What
- A tragic incident at a beach in Essex where two family members died trying to help a child
- When
- Wednesday at 5:35 PM
- Where
- West Mersea beach, Essex
- Why
- They were trying to help a seven-year-old boy who got into difficulty in the water
Family's Perspective
Police Investigation
Cause of Incident
Family's Perspective
The family was caught off guard by an incoming high tide and the sand giving way.
Police Investigation
The incident is under investigation, with police speaking to witnesses to determine the exact cause.
- Victims
- Shalina Rahman (42) and her 15-year-old daughter Sameeha
- Location
- West Mersea beach, Essex
- Time of Incident
- 5:35 PM on Wednesday
- Boy's Condition
- Critical, on life support
- Police Contact
- 101, quoting incident 1090