Shipping Adviser Dr M Sakhawat Hossain spoke to reporters after inspecting the launch damaged in the accident at Sadarghat in the capital on Friday. Photo: BSSDHAKA, Dec 26, 2025 (BSS)- Shipping Adviser Brigadier General (retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hossain today said the government will provide Taka 1.5 lakh each to the families of the persons died in a lunch accident at Chandpur today. Among all the types of transport, the river route is the safest, yet any accident might happen,” he said. The shipping adviser said the real cause behind the incident could be known after investigation. “No launch will operate in fog at night and lights must be used if parked anywhere at night.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 26, 2025 10:03 UTC