Five missing after boat capsize in Bangladesh

At least five persons went missing today in Bangladesh when an overcrowded boat capsized in the Meghna river after being hit by an oil-laden vessel.

Most of the passengers managed to swim across the shore but five are still missing, said Haimchar police's Sub Inspector Anwar Hossain.

The boat, carrying 50 passengers, capsized after it was hit by the cargo vessel in the Meghna river in Chandpur district, bdnews reported.

Fire service divers have already reached the spot for rescue operations, he said.