13 remain missing in boat tragedy in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi authorities today said 13 persons still remain missing in a major boat tragedy that has claimed 12 lives in south-western Bagerhat district.
The incident took place on Tuesday when the boat, carrying over 70 passengers, sank in the Panguchi River in the district, which is 370 kilometers from Dhaka, while it was heading towards Purano thana ghat from Srombaria.
The bodies of 12 people, including women, have so far been recovered while 13 others still remain missing, said Rashedul Alam, officer-in-charge of Morelganj Police Station.
Of the deceased, four have been identified, the Daily Star reported.
A team of Fire Service recovered the seven bodies from different points of the river today, said assistant deputy director of Bagerhat Fire Service and Civil Defense Masud Sardar.

"Locals in Panguchi River's Baraikhali and Shanki Danga char areas spotted the bodies and informed police," officials said.
Local people rescued at least 30 people from the river on Tuesday.
Police, Fire Service Department, Navy and Coast Guard members are jointly conducting the rescue operation along with locals.