25 dead over launch capsize in Buriganga

At least 25 bodies have been recovered in connection with the launch capsize in Buriganga.

"Bodies of at least 25 passengers have, so far, been rescued from the launch capsized in the river Buriganga," said Rozina Islam, Duty Officer of Fire Service and Civil Defence Headquarters, on Monday (June 29).

Rescue operation is still going on, she added.

Saleh Uddin, assistant director of fire service and civil defense, said, "It is 50 feet deep where the launch capsized. A rescue ship of BIWTA has started its move towards the spot to rescue the launch capsized."

A launch named Morning Bird capsized in the river Buriganga around 10 am after it was hit by another launch Moyur-2.

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