The bow of the speedboat shattered after the collision in the Padma River on Monday CollectedAt least 26 people died when a speedboat sank in the Padma River near Kathalbari Ferry ghat in Shibchar upazila of MadaripurThe driver of the speedboat that rammed into a sand-laden vessel in the Padma River in Madaripur killing 26 of its passengers, was an addict to drugs. The dope test of Md Shah Alam, 38, came positive, said Shibchar Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Shashanka Chandra Ghosh. According to the report, Shah Alam was addicted to yaba and cannabis, he said. The dope test report has been handed over to the administration for further action, the official added. More to follow...

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 07, 2021 04:07 UTC