Child found dead, 26 still missing in Padma boat capsize
The body of a six-year-old girl named Moriom was found while at least 26 passengers remained missing since the accident
Representational image of drowning. Photo: Pixabay
Two boats carrying a bridal party capsized in Padma River in Rajshahi's Sreerampur area today.
The body of a six-year-old girl named Moriom was found while at least 26 passengers remained missing since the accident.
"The bridal party came from Khanpurchar on two boats to attend a marriage program. The boats capsized due to sudden turbulent waves while they were returning," River Police Inspector Mehedi Hasan told The Business Standard.
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"Ten swam to the shore and 26 passengers, including 6 children and 17 women, remain missing," he added.
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