Boat capsizes in Padma river in Rajshahi, 4 people missing

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11 September, 2022, 11:05 am

Last modified: 11 September, 2022, 11:10 am

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Four people have gone missing after a boat capsized in the Padma river in Rajshahi.

"The incident took place at Jagar Ghat in Talaimari Mijaner Mor area of the city on Sunday (11 September) around 8:30am. There were about 30 people in the boat," Rajshahi Fire Service Deputy Assistant Director Zakir Hossain said.

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"All of them were going to Madhyachar from Jagar Ghat by boat. The boat sank before reaching Madhyachar. Although everyone swam to the shore, according to eyewitnesses, 4 people are still missing," he added.

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Members of the fire service are working to rescue the missing.

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