Capsized launch pulled out of water

Morning Bird, the capsized launch in the river Buriganga that sank a day earlier claiming at least 32 lives, has been pulled out of water.

Members of Fire Service, Coast Guard, River Police and BIWTA recovered the launch around 12.00pm on Tuesday.

Earlier from the morning, the rescuers continued their operation for the second consecutive day to recover the capsized launch.

BIWTA Chairman Commodore Golam Sadik said it was our challenge to rescue the capsized launch and the channel is now clear.

“No new body was found but we are now searching the engine room”, he said.

Morning Bird, a small launch travelling to Dhaka from Munshiganj capsized within seconds in the river with around 50 passengers on board in Farashganj area after being hit by another big launch. Later, 32 bodies were recovered from there.

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