July 21, 2026
Authorities say the ferry carried 116 passengers and 17 crew members
The vessel was hit by another ship in the Karnaphuli Channel in the wee hours of Tuesday
He makes the comments while inspecting the scene after a bus capsized at the Daulatdia ferry terminal
“We have heard reports that one person is missing, but their family members have not been able to confirm whether they were on the bus,” a rescue official says
The 16 crew members, who are all Bangladeshi, have been rescued
A rescue operation is ongoing to search for possible survivors, authorities say
