DHAKA Rescuers have recovered 25 our bodies from a river outdoors Bangladesh’s capital after a ferry collided with one other vessel and capsized, an official stated on Monday.
The ferry M.L. Rabit Al Hasan sank Son unday evening after being hit by a cargo vessel within the Shitalakkhya River in Narayanganj district, simply outdoors Dhaka, officers stated.
Hearth and civil defence official Ershad Hossain stated rescuers recovered 5 our bodies in a single day and 20 others on Monday. 9 different folks remained lacking, he stated.
Mr. Hossain stated the double-decker ferry was touring to neighboring Munshiganj district with greater than 50 passengers when the accident happened.
Authorities blamed the oil-laden cargo vessel with hitting the ferry and ordered an investigation.
Sadhan Saha, 50, obtained his spouse’s physique, however his two sons remained lacking.
“My spouse went to Dhaka for my son’s therapy for eyes. They have been returning on the ferry within the night. The final time I talked to my spouse earlier than the accident, she stated they have been on their method again,” Saha was quoted as saying by the Prothom Alo newspaper. “Now I don’t have anyone left in my household.”