Five people were killed at Sadarghat Launch Terminal after the anchor rope of a launch separated and hit them today (April 11).
Joynul Abedin, director of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) confirming the matter said the incident happened around 2:54pm.
Earlier, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Sadarghat Naval Station Abul Kalam said that five people were seriously injured in the impact of the launch. The injured were rescued and sent to the hospital.
BDST: 1725 HRS, April 11, 2024
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