NARAYANGANJ, March 20, 2022 (BSS) - At least five people were killed and 20

people went missing after a launch capsized in the Shitalakshya River here
today.
 
Of the deceased, one was identified as Joynal, 50, while the identity of
others is yet to be ascertained, said Shahjahan Sikder, an official of the
Fire Service and Civil Defence headquarters.
 
Sources at the fire service said the launch named 'MM Ashraf Uddin' which was
heading towards Munshiganj with 50 passengers, capsized in the river as it
collided with a goods-laden cargo ship 'MV Rupsi-9' around 2 pm near Al-Amin
Nagar area under Sadar upazila of the district.
 
After the collision, half of the passengers of the launch managed to swim
ashore.
 
Officer-in-Charge of Narayanganj Navy Police station Md Moniruzzaman said
three units of fire-fighters were conducting a rescue operation.