Launch capsizes after collision in Buriganga

A launch has capsized in the Buriganga River with passengers on board after colliding with another vessel.

The incident took place near Shyambazar area in Dhaka at around 9:30 am on Monday, said Fire Service Control Room Officer Rozina Islam, reports bdnews24.com.

The launch, Morning Bird, was heading toward Sadarghat from Munshiganj when it collided with the Moyur-2 vessel from Chandpur, said BIWTA transport inspector Md Selim.

The fire service could not confirm the number of passengers on Morning Bird. A double-decked launch of this size usually carries about 50-60 passengers, said BIWTA officials.

BIWTA and the Coast Guard joined fire service divers in the rescue operation.