A picnic trawler sank due to the impact of a bulkhead at Tongibari in Munshiganj. 8 dead bodies have been recovered so far in this incident.
The incident took place on Saturday (August 5) around 8 pm in Dohri Taltala canal of Ichamati river. In this incident, 34 people were rescued alive but 5 people are missing.
Confirming the matter, Lauhjong Fire Service Station Officer Qais Ahmed said that 8 bodies have been recovered so far.
Munshiganj Additional Superintendent of Police (Finance and Administration) Suman Deb said, I cannot tell the exact number of dead and missing right now. We are on our way to the spot. I can go there and tell you.