iPhone | iPad
Android
Huawei
Media reports had suggested the trip would begin as soon as Sunday and last two days
KT APPDOWNLOAD
Bangladesh ferry accident kills at least 19, many missing
Photo courtesy: Twitter
Dhaka - The boat packed with passengers slammed into a vessel transporting sand in Brahmanbaria
At least 19 people were killed and dozens were missing after a boat packed with passengers slammed into a vessel transporting sand on Friday in the latest waterways tragedy to hit Bangladesh.
“We have so far recovered 19 bodies,” said Anisur Rahman, chief police official in the eastern district of Brahmanbaria, where the accident occurred.
The dead include nine women and two children, he said, adding: “The rescue operation for those missing is ongoing.”
Police officials said they did not know the exact number of people missing, but passengers said more than 50 people had been on board, while district administrator Hayat Ud Dowlah Khan said some of those swam ashore or were rescued.
Hundreds of people die each year in ferry accidents in Bangladesh, a low-lying country that has extensive inland waterways but lax safety standards.
At least 26 died in May after an overcrowded speedboat collided with a sand-laden bulk carrier and sank on the Padma River.
More news from
Visitors can enjoy movies with family favourites, including ‘The Jungle Book’, ‘Jumanji’ and ‘Zootopia’ to match the wild theme every evening from 8pm
Sheikh Mohamed conveyed his congratulations to all eight honourees, recognising their inspiring efforts and significant contributions in service to society
His father thanked everyone who participated in the search mission despite the challenges posed by flooding in various parts of the emirate
It will be humid by night and Sunday morning with a probability of mist formation over some coastal and internal areas
Nearly 6,000 volunteers linked to a single support group are working tirelessly across the country to help those affected
Real estate developer MAG pledges to cover all the costs of necessary repairs for affected residents
The substantial increase in charges left many residents financially burdened, as they strive to retrieve their stranded vehicles
