10 missing as trawler turns turtle in Dhaleshwari river

At least 10 people went missing after as a trawler capsizes in Dhaleshwari river after it was hit by a launch.

The incident was reported on Wednesday at Fatulla in Narayanganj. 

Rescuers comprising of personnel of fire service and coast guard started operation to search the survivors.

A Dhaka-bound Barishal launch hit the trawler while it was crossing the river leaving Dharmaganj with 15-20 onboard passengers, locals said.

The machine-powered drowned immediately. Several passengers could swam ashore. However, at least 10 went missing.

“The rescue operation was launched soon after the incident was reported. Many families claimed that their relatives went missing. We are looking into the matter,” said Deputy Assistant Director Abdullah Al Arefin of Narayanganj fire service and civil defence.