10 missing in Buriganga trawler capsize

Published : 13 Jun 2017, 11:22

Sahos Desk

At least 10 passengers went missing as a trawler capsized in Buriganga river in Dhaka’s Sadarghat area last night.

Local sources said that the trawler carrying 80-85 passengers sank in the river around 10:45pm due to rough weather when it was heading towards Jinjira ferry ghat.

All but ten people managed to swim to safety.

On information, fire service and river police rushed to the spot and are carrying out rescue drive.

Source: unb

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