The traders were returning to their neighbourhood after buying vegetables from the wholesale market in Manikganj’s Jaagir.
Ship rammed by oil-tanker sinks in Meghna
A ship carrying 1,300 tonnes of cement clinker sank in the Meghna after being hit by an oil-tanker.
Published : 26 August 2014, 06:22 AM
Updated : 26 August 2014, 06:22 AM
No casualties have been reported in the accident that occurred at Harisabha of Chandpur’s Puranbazar area around 7:30am Tuesday.
Marine Police has seized the tanker, MV Hikmat, which was going to Ghorashal.
Dhaka-bound MV Chitalmari capsized after MV Hikmat rammed it from behind, Zahidul Islam, in-charge of the Marine Police out-post in Chandpur, said quoting witnesses.
Its 12 crew members managed to swim to shore with help from locals.
Coast Guard and fire men were looking for the sunk vessel.
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