Trawler capsizes in Shitalkhya

A passenger trawler has capsized in Shitalkhya river after being hit by a cargo boat, Friday noon.

Narayanganj Correspondentbdnews24.com
Published : 18 July 2014, 12:04 PM
Updated : 18 July 2014, 08:39 PM

The mishap took place at Central Kheyaghat area. BIWTA has begun the rescue operation.

Quoting witnesses, Naval Police Camp in-charge Nazrul Islam said, “The passenger trawler was heading towards Central Kheya Ghat around 2 pm with 30/40 passengers on board.

A cargo boat, MV City 24, hit the trawler as a result of which it sank in the middle of the river.

Some passengers made it to the shore by swimming. Few others were rescued by nearby vessels and police boat. But so far there is no report of anyone going missing."

Nazrul also said, “Divers of the Fire Service have been called in. The cargo has been identified."

Joint director of BIWTA in Narayanganj river port Joynal Abedin said,"BIWTA divers have already started rescue operation."