members of coast guard join the rescue operation as a launch named 'Morning Bird' sank near the Farashganj ghat of Buringanga in Dhaka on Monday, June 29, 2020 CollectedThe launch was coming from Munshiganj with 50 to 60 passengersFifteen bodies –10 men, three women and two children -- have been recovered as a launch named Morning Bird sank near the Farashganj ghat of Buriganga in Dhaka. She said Morning Bird was hit by another launch , Moyour-2, which was bigger than its size. Sadarghat police station Officer-in-Charge said Morning Bird was coming from Kathpotti area of Munshiganj with around 50 to 60 passengers, when the other launch hit it. The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA), fire service, river police, coast guard and Bangladesh Navy’s diving team are carrying out the rescue operation, he added. They also said that accidents are common in ghats like this as launch and boats are docked here in a haphazard manner.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 29, 2020 05:45 UTC