A launch packed with more than 50 passengers capsized in Shitalakhya river after being a hit by another launch on Sunday evening at around 6:00 pm (04 April,2021)

The launch capsized in Koylaghat area of Narayanganj.

Confirming the matter, Bandar police station Dipak Chandra Saha said rescue operation is being delayed due to stormy weather.

On the other hand, Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) authority suspended all types of water vessels services from Sadarghat launch terminal in Dhaka due to stormy weather.

S/A/04/04/2021