Trawler sinks after collision with launch in Dhaleshwari River

A trawler has sunk after a launch collided with it in the Dhaleshwari River at Dharmaganj under Fatullah in Narayanganj.

About 10 people have remained missing after the incident, sources.

Members of Coast Guard and Fire Service have continued their effort to rescue the missing people.

Deputy Director of Narayanganj Fire Service Abdullah Al Arefin confirmed the news to risingbd on Wednesday noon.

A Barishal-bound launch hit a trawler which sank in the river on Wednesday morning. Some people managed to swim ashore but about 10 people have remained still missing, he said.