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Steamer stuck in Kirtonkhola
A steamer has been stuck in the river Kirtonkhola with passengers because of dense fog.
Published : 7 Feb 2016, 06:50 AM
Updated : 7 Feb 2016, 06:50 AM
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) Assistant General Manager Syed Abul Kalam Azad said, the steamer PS Mahsud got stuck in Chorkawa area of Kirtonkhola around 6 am on Sunday.
He said the steamer left Dhaka on Saturday night and headed for Barisal via Muralgonj.
“The steamer crew lost the direction in dense fog. Later, it got stuck at Charkawar Char on the opposite side of Barisal river port with 180 passengers on board."
“Still 70 passengers have been stuck in the steamer at Muralgonj, the others have left by boat and trawler.
Abul Kalam Azad said the passengers were unharmed and a tug ship would bring the steamer to port once the river flows normally.
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