Sunken launch salvaged

The launch that capsized in the Sitalakkhya River on Sunday with more than 50 passengers on board has been pulled out near the bank of the river.

So far, bodies of 26 people have been recovered and many more still remained missing in connection with the capsize.

The launch named ‘Sabit Al Hasan’ was dragged out near the bank of the river around 12:30 pm on Monday (April 5).