27 dead, passenger ship drowned after collision with a cargo ship in Bangladesh

Posted on 5th Apr 2021 06:09 pm by rohit kumar

Dhaka

 

At least 27 people were killed when a small passenger vessel carrying over 100 people crashed into a cargo vessel carrying more than 100 people in Bangladesh's Shitlakhya River. The incident took place in Narayanganj district on Sunday evening, which is located about 16 km southeast of the capital Dhaka. The Dhaka Tribune reported that five bodies were recovered on Sunday and a total of 21 bodies were recovered by the Navy, Coast Guard, fire service, and police on Monday.

 

According to the news, passenger ship 'ML Sabit Al Hasan' sank near the Saidpur Coal Ghat in Munshiganj river after collision with the cargo ship 'SKL-3'. Police and eyewitnesses said that the cargo ship fled from thereafter the collision. Narayanganj Deputy Commissioner Mustain Bila said that a seven-member committee has been formed under the chairmanship of the Additional District Magistrate to investigate the incident.

 

He said that the district administration will give 25-25 thousand taka as compensation to the families of the deceased for the cremation of the dead bodies. Bangladesh's Inland Water Transport Authority has also formed a four-member committee to investigate the incident. Coastal police in charge of Deepak Chandra Saha confirmed that 50-60 people swam to the banks of the river, out of which three have been admitted to the hospital. Abdullah Al Arefin, Deputy Director of Fire Services and Civil Defense in Narayanganj district, said that due to the storm, he was delayed in starting relief and rescue operations. Rescue work is still going on.

Other news

Disturbances in examinations: Governor had distributed the report of summons from Kerala and Kannur University, instead of question paper, answer key

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has summoned a report from the University of Kerala and Kannur

Basant Panchami 2024: When and why is Basant Panchami celebrated? Know its religious and environmental importance

Basant Panchami 2024: Basant Panchami is one of the most special festivals of the Hindu religion.

Protests in Karnataka against Muslim reservation, VHP calls Siddaramaiah government's decision unconstitutional.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad workers on Tuesday protested against the Karnataka government's decision to

OnePlus Nord 3 5G: Launched with 80W fast charge, 5000mAh battery, and 50MP camera, know the price and features

OnePlus has launched two affordable phones OnePlus Nord 3 5G and OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G and wireles

Elon Musk becomes the owner of Twitter: Tesla founder bought for $ 44 billion, cash deal for $ 54 for every share

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become the new owner of Twitter. Musk has made a deal of $ 44 billion, i.

BJP sting on MCD elections: Claim- AAP leaders demanded Rs 80 lakh from the party's women workers for ticket

Before the MCD elections, BJP showed a sting operation on Monday. Claimed that AAP leaders are de

Shilpa Shetty: The IT department raids Shilpa Shetty's restaurant, and several other food companies are also targeted in the raids.

The Income Tax Department raided Shilpa Shetty's restaurant in Mumbai on Thursday. According to n

Amit Shah to visit Jammu and Kashmir today: will meet the families of those killed in the Rajouri terror attack, will hold a high-level meeting in Jammu

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is on a tour of Jammu and Kashmir today. During this, he will meet

Gyanvapi Masjid: Another application filed in the Supreme Court, know what is the demand of the petitioner

Another petition has been filed in the Supreme Court in the Gyanvapi Masjid dispute case. Advocat

PM Modi: 'New developed cities will become a new identity of India in the 21st century', PM Modi said in the webinar

Prime Minister Modi addressed the webinar organized on 'Urban Planning, Development and Sanitatio