Trawler with 300 tons of salt sinks in Meghna following collisionPhoto : BSSBHOLA, Jan 2, 2026 (BSS) - A trawler carrying 300 tons of salt sank today in the Meghna River near the Tulatuli area of Bhola Sadar after being struck by a cargo ship. While all seven people on board were rescued alive, the entire shipment of salt dissolved into the river water. The trawler, identified as MV Diloya-3, was route from Kutubdia in Cox’s Bazar to Jailkhana Ghat in Khulna. During this time, a cargo ship collided with the trawler, causing it to take on water. The seven individuals on board managed to reach the riverbank using a small boat attached to the trawler.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 02, 2026 12:15 UTC