Four killed, 11 others missing as boat capsizes in Padma river

Bangladesh: Four persons died and as many as 11 others reported missing after a boat carrying around 50 passengers capsized in the middle of the Padma river in Bangladesh, here on Thursday.

As per the information, the incident took place in Shibganj Upazila of Chapainawabganj of Bangladesh and 20 people were rescued alive, so far while the rescue operation is still underway. The operation halted around 6.30 pm due to darkness on Wednesday and it has resumed on Thursday morning. The boat was on the way to Dasarshia Ghat from Pakar Boglauri, a government official said.