Cargo capsize: Vessels directed to use alternative routes

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) directed the passenger launches to use alternative routes as a cargo vessel capsized in Miar Char channel of Dhaka-Barishal route.

BIWTA port and transport division’s join director Azmal Huda Mithu confirmed the matter around 10:00pm on Saturday (July 18).

Earlier, cement-laden a cargo vessel capsized in Meghna River adjacent to Hizla Upazila. All were on board have been rescued but the sacks of cement sank in the river. As a result, Dhaka-Barishal river route became risky.

Hizla Naval police Officer-in-Charge (OC) Bellal Hossain said, local fishermen rescued master Amir Hossain, Driver Samsuddin, Grizer Anis, Sukani Razu, Laskar Juwel, Bakar Emran, Mazharul, Jakaria and chef Sirazul after the cargo capsize.


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