February 09, 2026 10:21 pm (IST)
Bangladesh: 8 killed as trawler sinks in Buriganga River
Dhaka, Apr 2 (IBNS): At least eight bodies have been recovered after a trawler sank in the Buriganga River at Dhaka’s Keraniganj area, media reports said on Thursday.
"The trawler, with nearly 80 passengers on board, overturned after it was hit by a sand-laden cargo vessel near Narayanganj on Thursday," bdnews24.com reported.
The mishap occurred at 12:45pm.
Many people are still feared to be missing.
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