Rescuers have recovered six more bodies after a boat capsized in the Kaliakuta Haor in Sunamganj's Derai Upazila on Tuesday, reports bdnews24.com.
The bodies were pulled from the swamp between 6am and 12pm on Wednesday, said Derai Police Station OC KM Nazrul Islam, as the death toll climbs to nine.
Seven children are among the dead after the boat bound for Perua village under Charnachor union from Masimpur carrying nearly 30 passengers sank around 7pm on Tuesday.
The casualties have been identified as Shanta Begum, 4, Asad Mia, 6, Azirun Nesa, 30, Roitonu Necha, 35, Karima Begum, 62, and Tasmina Begum, 11.
Earlier, the bodies of four children, identified as 'Shamim', 2, 'Sohan', 2, 'Azam', 2 and 'Abir', 3, were recovered on Tuesday evening.
According to the police, locals rescued some of the passengers while others swam ashore when strong winds tipped the boat over.
Death toll hits 10 in Sunamganj boat capsize
FE Team | Published: September 25, 2019 23:48:53
Death toll hits 10 in Sunamganj boat capsize
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