Two killed, 10 go missing in trawler capsize

A passenger trawler has sunk in the River Meghna near Araihajar in Narayanganj, leaving two dead and at least 10 missing.

It sank on Friday afternoon near Bishnandi union of Araihajar after a collision with a sand-carrying bulkhead.

The police said the trawler was heading towards Bishnandi Ghat from Comilla with 30-35 passengers.

Around 6:30pm, the police recovered the bodies of a child and a woman from the river.

Local people joined the rescue operation. Fire service divers have been called to the spot.

Source: New Age

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