Trawler sinks in Padma at Munshiganj's Louhajang, several missing

At least four people have gone missing after a sand-laden trawler sank in the Padma River at Munshiganj.

The vessels sank near Padma Bridge construction yard at Louhajang’s Kumarbhog area around 3am on Saturday, said Munshiganj Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Md Shamsuzzaman.

“The water here is turbulent because of inclement weather.”

There were at least 31 persons on board, including passengers and workers, in the trawler.

Twenty-seven among them have been rescued alive.

Rescue teams and divers had been called to the site, Shamsuzzaman said.

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