The victims include 'Mohiuddin', 10, 'Foyzul', 12, 'Masum', 26, 'Rasel', 15, Md Tarek, 11, and Abu Taher, 25. Among them, Mohiuddin was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for treatment while the others were admitted to Chandpur General Hospital. "The front end of MV Aulad was damaged in the collision, which left eight passengers injured. The victims were later taken to Chandpur on a trawler," said Ruhul Amin, the MV Aulad's supervisor at the Chandpur launch terminal. Police and fire service personnel rushed to the Chandpur launch terminal after being informed of the incident, said Sub-Inspector Iliyas of Chandpur River Police.

Source: bd News24 January 17, 2020 06:56 UTC